DeSantis update after Milton hits Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials provided details about Hurricane Milton and conditions in the state Thursday morning after the storm moved through the area.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials provided details about Hurricane Milton and conditions in the state Thursday morning after the storm moved through the area.
Some of the biggest concern after Hurricane Milton's landfall is for the City of Sarasota. Sarasota County emergency management chief Sandra Tapfumaneyi speaks with "CBS Mornings" about the damage from Milton and recovery efforts.
Fort Myers, Florida, which is about 80 miles south of where Hurricane Milton made landfall, suffered major flooding caused by Milton's powerful storm surge. CBS News' Nicole Valdes shows the extent of the damage.
There are more than 3 million power outages in Florida after Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday near Siesta Key.
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are both weighing in on Hurricane Milton from the campaign trail. CBS News campaign reporter Jake Rosen has more.
President Biden said Wednesday that thousands of federal personnel are ready to offer assistance with 20 million meals and 40 million liters of water for those impacted by Hurricane Milton. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman has more on the federal response to the storm.
Sebring, Florida, was right in the middle of Hurricane Milton's path across central Florida. Sebring Mayor John Shoop joined CBS News to describe the damage he's seen in the community so far.
Editor's note: Tropicana Field hosted thousands of first responders ahead of Milton's arrival. Gov. Ron DeSantis' press secretary Jeremy Redfern said early Thursday that the staging area was relocated before the roof was damaged. Hurricane Milton has weakened to a Category 1 storm as it makes its way across Florida after making landfall overnight. CBS News' Cristian Benavides and Rob Marciano have the latest on the conditions in the state and John Shoop, mayor of Sebring, Florida, joins CBS News to discuss the damage in his community.
Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area Wednesday night as a major hurricane.
Hurricane Milton made landfall just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday near Siesta Key, Florida, as a Category 3 storm. Jonathan Vigliotti, Vladimir Duthiers and Nicole Valdes report from the impact zone.
During his remarks, President Biden also accused former President Trump of leading the "onslaught of lies" about hurricane aid.
Hurricane Milton officially made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night. CBS News Miami correspondent Cristian Benavides reports from Tampa. Then, CBS News Chicago chief meteorologist Albert Ramon joins with the latest forecast. Plus, National Hurricane Center Deputy Director Jamie Rhome lays out the storm's future path.
Many local officials have taken to social media to push back on harmful misinformation about Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene.
While Milton will make landfall over Florida's west coast, the storm is expected to continue moving east and maintain hurricane strength the entire time it's over Florida's peninsula. Tom Hanson reports on how the state's east coast is preparing for the storm.
Tampa, Florida, is one of the cities in the path of Hurricane Milton, and damage is anticipated to be severe. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti is on the ground there. Then, CBS News Miami chief meteorologist Ivan Cabrera joins with the latest forecast.
As Milton approaches Florida's west coast, several airports and iconic theme parks have already closed down. Manuel Bojorquez gives an update on the preparations for the hurricane's arrival.
The latest report from the National Hurricane Center predicts Hurricane Milton will soon make landfall as a Category 3 storm. Jamie Rhome, deputy director of the NHC, joins CBS News with the latest forecast.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday evening that Florida is "absolutely" prepared for the arrival of Hurricane Milton, which is forecast to be one of the strongest to hit the region in decades. He also said "people heeded the call" to evacuate areas which are expected to be hard-hit. DeSantis spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell.
Fort Myers, Florida, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian two years ago, is expected to see a massive storm surge from Milton. Ahead of the hurricane's arrival, several tornadoes are suspected to have hit the area. Nicole Valdes has more.
Hurricane Milton is projected to make landfall over Florida's west coast in the early morning hours as a major hurricane. Rob Marciano has the latest on the storm's projected path.
Some Tampa residents have not heeded evacuation warnings ahead of Hurricane Milton's arrival. As of Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service said those who hadn't left yet shouldn't try to evacuate and instead shelter in place. Jonathan Vigliotti speaks with some of the residents who chose to stay.
Weather conditions are beginning to deteriorate in Tampa Bay, Florida, hours before Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a Category 3 storm. Before the storm hits, officials are combatting the rapid spread of misinformation on the hurricane and disaster response. CBS News' Cristian Benavides and Rhona Tarrant have more.
FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said that its disaster relief fund is down to $11 billion after it spent around $9 billion on its Hurricane Helene response. Hurricane Milton is heading toward Florida's central west coast as a Category 3 storm, according to the National Hurricane Center, almost two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports.
Temple Terrace Mayor Andy Ross discussed the city's preparations for Hurricane Milton as it continues to recover from Hurricane Helene. Officials say the storm will bring life-threatening conditions to Florida's west coast.
Tampa Bay, Florida, braces for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall Wednesday night. The National Hurricane Center said Milton weakened to a Category 3 hurricane and caused a string of tornadic supercell storms. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti and Manuel Bojorquez report on how Florida areas are preparing.