Hurricane Milton: Millions left without power
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida as a Category 3 hurricane. The storm left over 3 million people without power and caused major damage. Crews have started water rescues as the hurricane moved into the Atlantic Ocean Thursday morning.
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Gov. DeSantis briefing after Hurricane Milton [RAW]
Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a press briefing on Thursday after Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, slammed into the Florida coast. The storm brought heavy rainfall, storm surge, strong winds, several tornadoes, and widespread damage.
Hurricane Milton sparks tornado outbreak in FL
Hurricane Milton moved off the coast of Florida and remains a category 1 hurricane as of Thursday morning. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz takes a look at the total rainfalls, wind speeds, and initial reports of damage caused by the strong hurricane. Prior to the storm making landfall, the hurricane sparked a tornado outbreak, with the National Weather Service issuing 126 tornado warnings in the state.
Hurricane Milton makes landfall: How it unfolded
Hurricane Milton struck Florida's coast late Wednesday night, bringing strong winds, a significant storm surge, dozens of tornadoes, and heavy rainfall. FOX 9 Meteorologist Cody Matz has more on how the Category 3 hurricane unfolded.
Hurricane Milton: Damage from Tampa to Orlando
FOX 9's Cody Matz shares an update after Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm. Widespread damage and power outages have been reported in Tampa, Orlando and much of central Florida. Here's the latest.
FEMA battles misinformation as Hurricane Milton hits Florida
As Hurricane Milton slams Florida's west coast on Wednesday, FEMA officials vowed that misinformation won’t derail efforts to support disaster recovery, urging the public to rely on official guidance and be cautious of false claims circulating about the agency’s role and resources.
Hurricane Milton makes landfall in Florida
FOX 9's Mike Manzoni spoke to travelers arriving at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida. The Category 3 hurricane is expected to cause catastrophic damage.
Hurricane Milton: Tampa Bay facing storm danger
Sarasota County Emergency Management officials warn those who have not evacuated to stay put and ride out Hurricane Milton in whatever safe area they can find.
Hurricane Milton nears Florida landfall
Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton as the storm nears landfall on Wednesday.
Hurricane Milton: Too late to evacuate for many
Emergency officials warn those in Hurricane Milton's path that it is too late to evacuate if they have not done so already. FOX 9's Rob Olson has the full story.
Hurricane Milton nears FL as people go to shelters
Category 4 Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida and is expected to bring widespread power outages, flooding, and potential life-threatening storm surge. While some people are evacuating, others are seeking shelters for safety. FOX reporter Kennedy Hayes has more from Lakeland, Florida.
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Gov. DeSantis brief on Hurricane Milton [RAW]
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Oct. 9 to discuss preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton’s landfall. As of Wednesday afternoon, Milton remains a Category 4 hurricane.
Video: Florida traffic camera captured tornado as Hurricane Milton impacts state
A live camera from the Florida Department of Transportation spotted a confirmed tornado on the ground Wednesday morning in South Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state.
Hurricane Milton: Landfall expected by sunrise Thursday
The latest on Hurricane Milton as it barrels toward Florida.
Hurricane Milton: NOAA research flight through Milton
FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at how scientists get research about hurricanes as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida. Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida as Cat 5
Hurricane Milton remains in the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday morning as a category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph. The hurricane is barreling toward Florida's west coast, where it is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your update on Milton's projected path.
Florida residents arriving in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton
Traffic on Interstate 75 northbound in Georgia has been heavy throughout Tuesday as Floridians evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches
Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.
North Carolina mom of 4 swept up by Hurricane Helene flooding in front of husband, 8-year-old son
Jamie, Melissa Guinn had been together 17 years when Hurricane Helene flooding in North Carolina claimed her life.
Hurricane Milton: Debris still piled up from Helene
As Milton approaches Florida's Gulf Coast, storms preps are rapidly underway as the state prepares for a second punch after Hurricane Helene. But the effects of Helene are still visible. Britta Merwin reports live from Lido Key, Florida.