'Storm of historic proportions': Mayor Castor delivers final remarks before Hurricane Milton
Mayor Jane Castor held a news conference on Tuesday, providing an update on the final preparations underway by the City of Tampa before Hurricane Milton makes landfall in the Tampa Bay region on Thursday morning.
Mayor Jane Castor held a news conference on Tuesday, providing an update on the final preparations underway by the City of Tampa before Hurricane Milton makes landfall in the Tampa Bay region on Thursday morning.
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.
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.
'This is going to be a knockout': Pinellas County officials issue dire warning ahead of Hurricane Milton
Pinellas County officials Cathie Perkins, the Pinellas County Emergency Director, and Barbra Hernandez, the Pinellas County Communications Director, held a news conference Wednesday morning to underscore the severity of Hurricane Milton and urge any residents who have chosen not to follow evacuation orders to do so now.
Pinellas County officials Cathie Perkins, the Pinellas County Emergency Director, and Barbra Hernandez, the Pinellas County Communications Director, held a news conference Wednesday morning to underscore the severity of Hurricane Milton and urge any residents who have chosen not to follow evacuation orders to do so now.
Florida CFO says Hurricane Milton's financial toll could reach $20 billion
With Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s western and Gulf coasts, the state’s chief finance officer and fire marshal is hoping to ease worries around preparedness, aftermath insurance costs and taxes.
With Hurricane Milton expected to make landfall along Florida’s western and Gulf coasts, the state’s chief finance officer and fire marshal is hoping to ease worries around preparedness, aftermath insurance costs and taxes.
Hillsborough County to close some fire stations ahead of Hurricane Milton
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will close fire stations in evacuation Zones A and B on Wednesday morning in preparation for Hurricane Milton.
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue will close fire stations in evacuation Zones A and B on Wednesday morning in preparation for Hurricane Milton.
Sandbag sites open across Bay Area in preparation for Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is expected to bring life-threatening conditions to the west coast of Florida next week and sandbag sites are open.
Hurricane Milton is expected to bring life-threatening conditions to the west coast of Florida next week and sandbag sites are open.
Hurricane Milton: Pasco County updates & information
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Pasco County need to know.
As Hurricane Milton works its way toward Florida, here's what people in Pasco County need to know.
Pinellas County opens more shelters as businesses close ahead of Hurricane Milton
On Beach Drive in Downtown St. Petersburg, every business is closed. It is part of a mandatory evacuation zone where all businesses had to close at 5 am Tuesday.
On Beach Drive in Downtown St. Petersburg, every business is closed. It is part of a mandatory evacuation zone where all businesses had to close at 5 am Tuesday.
Bradenton preparing for high storm surge from Hurricane Milton: 'Get out'
Bradenton officials are preparing to see high storm surge from Hurricane Milton, and the city isn't wasting any time getting prepped.
Bradenton officials are preparing to see high storm surge from Hurricane Milton, and the city isn't wasting any time getting prepped.
Hurricane Milton tracker: Storm strengthens back to Cat. 5 as it takes aim at Florida
Hurricane Milton strengthened back into a Category 5 storm Tuesday evening with maximum sustained winds topping 160 miles per hour.
Hurricane Milton strengthened back into a Category 5 storm Tuesday evening with maximum sustained winds topping 160 miles per hour.
Gas on the way to Tampa stations after drivers put strain on supply ahead of Hurricane Milton: DeSantis
Gas stations across Tampa were packed with drivers filling up Tuesday afternoon. Some pumps ran out, but Governor DeSantis says more is on the way.
Gas stations across Tampa were packed with drivers filling up Tuesday afternoon. Some pumps ran out, but Governor DeSantis says more is on the way.
Gulfport couple who rode out Hurricane Debby on houseboat evacuates ahead of Milton: ‘This thing petrifies me’
As Hurricane Milton inches closer to the Bay Area, Gulfport boat owners made last-minute preparations Tuesday afternoon.
As Hurricane Milton inches closer to the Bay Area, Gulfport boat owners made last-minute preparations Tuesday afternoon.
Southern Hillsborough County braces for Hurricane Milton after Helene damage
Southern Hillsborough County saw damage from Hurricane Helene, and once again, communities like Apollo Beach and Ruskin are boarding up and heading out on Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton.
Southern Hillsborough County saw damage from Hurricane Helene, and once again, communities like Apollo Beach and Ruskin are boarding up and heading out on Tuesday 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.
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.
St. Pete construction cranes could pose a threat during Hurricane Milton
In St. Petersburg, Mayor Ken Welch said there’s now an added safety concern regarding several cranes towering over construction sites.
In St. Petersburg, Mayor Ken Welch said there’s now an added safety concern regarding several cranes towering over construction sites.
Hurricane Milton causing gas shortages in Florida as residents evacuate storm
Residents trying to escape Hurricane Milton’s path are feeling the impact of fuel supply shortages at some gas stations with gas in high demand.
Residents trying to escape Hurricane Milton’s path are feeling the impact of fuel supply shortages at some gas stations with gas in high demand.
Video shows Hurricane Milton tossing Hurricane Hunters as they fly into center of the storm
Weather researchers aboard a Hurricane Hunter aircraft experienced a bumpy ride as they flew through Hurricane Milton above the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, October 8.
Weather researchers aboard a Hurricane Hunter aircraft experienced a bumpy ride as they flew through Hurricane Milton above the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday, October 8.
Pasco County preparing for devastating storm surge from Hurricane Milton
As Pasco County prepares for more potentially devastating storm surge from Hurricane Milton, emergency officials are begging people to take the warnings seriously.
As Pasco County prepares for more potentially devastating storm surge from Hurricane Milton, emergency officials are begging people to take the warnings seriously.
Hurricane Milton: Understanding storm surge projections for Tampa Bay area
Officials in the City of Tampa are bracing for record amounts of storm surge from Hurricane Milton.
Officials in the City of Tampa are bracing for record amounts of storm surge from Hurricane Milton.
'We had 45 years of good luck:' Coastal Sarasota County faces impacts of back-to-back hurricanes
Residents of coastal Sarasota County are dealing with back-to-back hurricanes.
Residents of coastal Sarasota County are dealing with back-to-back hurricanes.