
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that over 340 people and 49 pets have been rescued in the state following the impact of Hurricane Milton. The Florida National Guard, local law enforcement, and urban search and rescue teams are actively involved in ongoing rescue operations across the state.
DeSantis mentioned that crews are currently evaluating the extent of the damage caused by the storm. He highlighted that approximately 280 traffic signals are not operational, posing challenges to transportation and safety.