Hurricane Milton knocks out power to more than 3.3 million Florida customers
More than 3.3 million homes and businesses were without power Wednesday night in Florida.
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More than 3.3 million homes and businesses were without power Wednesday night in Florida.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
As Hurricane Milton made landfall in Central Florida, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is ramping up preparations and urging residents to brace for prolonged power outages.
As Hurricane Milton pummels Florida's west coast with powerful winds and flooding rain, environmentalists are worried it could scatter the polluted leftovers of the state's phosphate fertilizer mining industry and other hazardous waste across the peninsula and into vulnerable waterways.
Space weather forecasters say a severe solar storm heading to Earth could stress power grids even more as the U.S. deals with major back-to-back hurricanes.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
The teams include trauma surgeons, structural engineers and dogs used in search-and-rescue missions, State Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis said.
A federal judge rejected a request from the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida NAACP to reopen voter registration for the November election because of Hurricane Milton.
Thousands of residents evacuate from the west coast of Florida.
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.
Concerns over Hurricane Milton and its effects on Florida have forced the cancellation of Friday's NBA preseason game in Orlando between the Magic and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Hurricane Milton "poses a significant threat to the Florida property insurance market," particularly for insurers that focus their business on the state.
As strong winds from Hurricane Milton approach South Florida, boaters in Biscayne Bay are carefully weighing whether to stay anchored or head to shore.
Storm surge poses a fire hazard for vehicles with lithium-ion batteries, with dozens of blazes erupting after Helene.
As Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is extending the state's Price Gouging Hotline.
