The Latest Breaking News from Milton

State reeling from two major hurricanes in less than two weeks

The twin blow from Milton and Helene has left the state reeling – and the act of rebuilding will be lengthy and costly

Tony Brazzale expected Hurricane Milton would be a “nonevent” for his family

Recent flooding in Milton, Florida claims 17 lives, including an 83-year-old man with health issues found in floodwaters behind his home.

Only about one-third of homes in Florida’s flood zones are covered by insurance. Residents say the state ‘should provide every incentive’ to obtain it

"We are blessed!" The family of a house that went viral for having their roof secured to the ground with ratchet straps felt vindicated after the building endured the storm unscathed. The post Viral Ratchet Strap Roof Hack Saves Family’s Home From Hurricane Milton, But Experts Have Doubts first appeared…

Remember when the existence of natural disasters wasn’t up for ‘debate’? It seems like a long time ago now, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

Sixteen people killed by storm but state spared ‘worst-case scenario’ as accusations fly between political candidates

As search and rescue operations continue, over 2.5 million Floridians remain without power after Hurricane Milton's deadly impact

A charity has thanked them for their support.

Storms Helene and Milton have triggered rise of misinformation stoked by Trump and fellow Republicans