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Category 5 Hurricane Milton Roars Towards Storm-battered Florida

Milton, which is forecast to batter Mexico's Yucatan peninsula as it churns eastward, rapidly intensified to the highest category on a scale of five, triggering evacuation orders and warnings of savage conditions on Florida's west coast.

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Residents In Tampa, Florida, Heeding Evacuation Orders Ahead Of Hurricane

Residents in Tampa, Florida, are complying with mandatory evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton approaches. Fire Chief Tripp emphasizes the importance of e...

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Florida Gas Prices Drop To .87 Per Gallon

In Florida, as of 7 October 2024, gas prices have seen a notable decrease, now resting at .87 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This marks a welc...

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Florida Space Launches Delayed Due To Incoming Hurricane Winds

Severe winds in Florida prompt delays in space missions. Europa Clipper launch and Crew-8 return affected by impending hurricane-force winds.

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Storm-weary Florida prepares for 'extremely serious' Hurricane Milton

Less than two weeks after being hit by Hurricane Helene, Florida is preparing for a direct hit by Hurricane Milton. According to forecasters, this could be the worst storm to hit the Tampa area in over a century.

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Former Trump Officials Criticize Handling Of Natural Disasters

Former Trump officials criticize his disaster response in new Harris campaign ad amid Hurricane Milton approaching Florida.

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Hurricane Milton Approaching Florida, Residents Prepare For Impact

Jasmine Seales in Tampa prepares for Hurricane Milton, emphasizing the importance of being prepared and taking necessary precautions for safety.

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What to know about Hurricane Milton as it speeds toward Florida

Not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the Florida coastline, Milton has strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane on a path toward the state

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Satellite images capture Hurricane Milton intensifying into Category 5 storm (videos)

Just 10 days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, Hurricane Milton is headed to the U.S. state.

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Hurricane Milton strengthens into Category 5 storm as it bears down on Florida

Evacuations have been ordered in the area, which is still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene

Evening Standard

Ron DeSantis ‘refused to take call’ from Kamala Harris on hurricane relief

Denial comes as prominent Republicans politicize disaster aid after Hurricane Helene

The Independent UK

Hurricane Milton Strengthens To Category 5, Florida Landfall Imminent

Hurricane Milton intensifies to Category 5, poses severe threat to southeastern US. Landfall expected in Florida, residents urged to prepare and stay informed.

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White House Hits Back at DeSantis for Rejecting Harris' Phone Call: 'We Are Doing the Job That Is Needed'

The White House responded to reports of Gov. Ron DeSantis ignoring calls from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Latin Times

Pinellas County, FL Expands Evacuation Zones Ahead Of Hurricane

Pinellas County, Florida, is expanding evacuation zones and urging residents to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, which is projected to be twice as sever...

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Florida Hospitals And Nursing Homes Prepare For Hurricane Milton

Florida hospitals and nursing homes prepare for Hurricane Milton with significant evacuation efforts underway.

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Hurricane Milton explodes into a powerful Category 5 storm as it heads for Florida − here’s how rapid intensification works

Hurricane Milton became one of the most rapidly intensifying storms on record as it went from barely hurricane strength to a dangerous Category 5 storm in less than a day on a path across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida.

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DeSantis reportedly refuses Harris’s calls as Florida braces for new hurricane

Aide says Republican governor is dodging contact with vice-president over Helene recovery because it ‘seemed political’

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White House Criticizes Florida Governor For Refusing Calls From Biden

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' reported refusal to answer calls from President Biden and Vice President Harris after Hurricane Helene causes disappointment...

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Florida Gov. Desantis Approves FEMA Support For Hurricane Milton

Florida Governor DeSantis announces FEMA approval for Hurricane Milton support and urges residents to prepare and evacuate. Toll suspension and free Uber r...

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Ron DeSantis Rejects Urgent Phone Call from Kamala Harris as Hurricane Milton Threatens to Devastate Florida

In the critical hours leading up to Hurricane Milton's arrival in a still-recovering Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is reportedly sending calls from Vice President Kamala Harris directly to voicemail.

Latin Times

Florida Meteorologist Tears Up on Live TV While Warning About Threat of Hurricane Milton: 'This Is Just Horrific'

The Category 5 storm is expected to hit the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico and Tampa Bay region in Florida.

Latin Times

WATCH: 'Extraordinary' Lighting Strikes Fill Hurricane Milton's Eye As Growing Storm Approaches Florida

Milton strengthened rapidly to a Category 5 storm as it heads toward Florida

Investors Business Daily

Hurricane Milton: Insurance Stocks Chubb, Everest Rocked As Storm Gathers

Hurricane Milton's rapid intensification on Monday provoked a sudden sell-off of insurance stocks, including Chubb, Everest Group and Arch Capital.

The Independent UK

As Milton takes aim at Florida, why is Tampa Bay so vulnerable to hurricanes?

The last time the eye of a major storm like Hurricane Milton directly struck Tampa Bay was 1921 when the city was a sleepy backwater

The Independent UK

Ahead of hurricane strike, Floridians should have a plan, a supply kit and heed evacuation advice

Emergency managers say having a plan and an emergency kit before Hurricane Milton strikes is paramount

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