Biden calls on Congress to act on emergency funding after hurricanes
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
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Former President Barack Obama is campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is accusing Harris of "politicizing" the hurricane disaster recovery. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on Harris' campaign and the politics of disaster relief.
On-the-ground look at Orlando flooding, damage
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida's west coast Wednesday night, killing several people, leaving more than 3 million residents without power and causing catastrophic flooding. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from Orlando.
Dog found in rubble of home destroyed by Milton
A CBS News crew on Thursday was surveying the destruction left behind by Hurricane Milton in a retirement community in Fort Pierce, Florida, when a dog was found in the debris of a home. Lulu, a small Shih Tzu, survived Milton, but her owners died. Morgan Raynor has more.
A look at Hurricane Milton's Florida damage
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida, before moving across the state and eventually offshore on the east side by Thursday morning. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on the damage, and CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans talks about Milton's rapid intensification.
Florida's Boca Grande devastated by Milton
The barrier island community of Boca Grande on Florida's west coast sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton. Vehicles were swept away and businesses were caked in sand. With the only bridge into Boca Grande closed, Nicole Valdes got access in a helicopter with the Lee County Sheriff.
Republicans seek aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden calls for more disaster relief funding
On Thursday, President Biden called on Congress to return to Washington, D.C., to pass more funding for disaster relief. He said FEMA has what it needs to respond to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, but a federal program to help small businesses impacted by disasters needs more funds. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Milton leaves parts of Orlando flooded
Hurricane Milton has now moved out of Florida and into the Atlantic but left behind in its wake a path of death and destruction. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest on conditions in Orlando.
DeSantis: At least 340 rescued after Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update on Hurricane Milton rescue and recovery efforts Thursday, noting that 340 people and 49 pets have been rescued since the storm's landfall Wednesday night. The governor also said that inland flooding caused by the storm in central and northern parts of the state has blocked key roadways. Energy companies are working to restore power to the estimated three million residents in the dark.
Florida calls electric vehicles "ticking time bombs" amid Hurricane Milton
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How to help Hurricane Milton survivors after the storm
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
Hurricane Milton makes landfall as Category 3 on Florida's west coast
Hurricane Milton previously reached as high as a Category 5 over the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida's central west coast.
Update on efforts to restore power in Florida
Bryan Garner, spokesperson for the Florida Power & Light Company, joined CBS News to discuss the ongoing process to restore power to millions of Florida residents in the dark after Hurricane Milton.
Flooding on Florida's Atlantic Coast
Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast, but the state's Atlantic Coast wasn't spared from the storm. CBS News correspondent Tom Hanson has more on the conditions there and CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo has a look at the progression of the storm.
Duke Energy's Melissa Seixas on power outages
With widespread power outages affecting residents across Florida, Duke Energy's state president, Melissa Seixas, discusses the company's response to Hurricane Milton and what Floridians can expect in the coming days.
Manatee County's response to Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton made landfall, Manatee County endured strong winds and heavy rain, leaving widespread damage. Jodie Fiske, the county's Public Safety director, provides a live update from Bradenton, Florida, on the situation.
Red Cross response to Hurricane Milton
With widespread destruction and power outages affecting millions, the American Red Cross continues its relief efforts in Florida following Hurricane Milton. Red Cross national spokesperson Nicole Maul joins "CBS Mornings" live from Tallahassee to discuss the organization's response and recovery efforts.
Rep. Steube on Milton's impact on Sarasota
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Sarasota, Florida, late Wednesday night, causing significant damage. Rep. Greg Steube, who lives in Sarasota and represents the region in Washington, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the impact and recovery efforts.
Dog found in debris after Hurricane Milton
A dog was found in debris early Thursday morning after tornadoes caused by Hurricane Milton swept through a retirement community in Fort Pierce, Florida. CBS News Miami reporter Morgan Rynor was at the scene when the dog was rescued. It was later revealed the dog's name is Lulu.
More than 3 million without power after Milton
Hurricane Milton has weakened to a Category 1 storm, but it's still bringing dangerous conditions to parts of Florida. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes, CBS News Philadelphia meteorologist Kate Bilo and CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman have the latest.
Milton lashed east coast of Florida
While Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast, high winds still impacted the state's east coast as the storm pummeled through. CBS News' Tom Hanson shows the damage from Daytona Beach.
Mayor Kevin Anderson on Milton damage
Lee County, home to Fort Myers and Cape Coral, is facing widespread power outages and serious flooding after Hurricane Milton's storm surge. Fort Myers was also hit by a suspected tornado before the storm made landfall, causing severe damage. Mayor Kevin Anderson shares the latest on the recovery efforts.
Biden pledges support for Florida
Speaking from the White House Wednesday night, President Biden blasted misinformation being spread by former President Donald Trump over hurricane relief efforts by the federal government. On the campaign trail in Pennsylvania, Trump continued to spread the false claim that FEMA is diverting disaster relief funds to migrants.
Milton's impact on Florida's East Coast
Meteorologist Jen Carfagno with The Weather Channel shows Hurricane Milton's impact at Jacksonville Beach, which is along Florida's Atlantic Coast.
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