Hurricane Milton Leaves Path of Destruction in Florida, Death Count Rises Amid Tornadoes and Power Outages

Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 3 storm, made landfall last night just south of Sarasota, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. The storm has claimed the lives of at least nine people and caused widespread power outages affecting millions of Florida residents. As recovery efforts begin, officials warn that dangerous conditions, including deadly flash floods, continue to threaten many areas.

Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update today, acknowledging the severity of the situation while noting that Milton did not bring the worst-case scenario that some had. . .