Hurricane Milton Intensifies to Category 5 as Florida Braces for Impact

Hurricane Milton, now a Category 5 storm, is barreling across the Gulf of Mexico with sustained winds reaching a dangerous 160 miles per hour. The storm is expected to make landfall along Florida's west coast late Wednesday or early Thursday, forcing widespread evacuations and triggering emergency responses across the state.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered the evacuation of coastal counties as officials rush to prepare for Milton’s arrival. Many areas are still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which devastated the Southeast just weeks ago. Emergency. . .