At Least Four Deaths Already Reported in Florida in the Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

Milton is moving off the Florida east coast, continuing to produce damaging hurricane-force winds and heavy rainfall in east-central Florida. (Credit: National Weather Service)

At least four people have died as a result of the impact from Hurricane Milton in Florida between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

The first fatalities were reported in the St. Lucia County, more specifically in the Spanish Lakes Country Club, and resulted from tornadoes impacting the area. Search and rescue operations are underway to check for more casualties as deputies and firefighters go through rubble.