The Latest Breaking News from Milton

Residents evacuate as Florida braces for the arrival of Hurricane Milton

Two weeks after Hurricane Helene stormed through the southeast of the United States, Floridians on Wednesday rushed to secure their homes and leave as incoming Hurricane Milton was labelled a Category 4 storm, with the potential to dramatically exceed Helene's "storm surge".

France 24 · Oct 9, 2024

Hundreds of Florida Gas Stations Are Out of Fuel As Price Gouging Spikes Ahead of Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, residents find themselves confronted with gasoline shortages and price gouging in the rush to stockpile or evacuate.

Latin Times · Oct 8, 2024

Florida evacuates thousands of prisoners ahead of Hurricane Milton

Evacuations come after state used incarcerated people to clean up after Hurricane Helene

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

‘It’s not about you Kamala!’ DeSantis lashes out at Harris as they spar over Hurricane Milton

Spat comes as Florida braces for ‘once-in-a-lifetime storm’

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

WATCH: Astronaut Shares Footage Flying Over Hurricane Milton From Space

The NASA astronaut shared the picture and timelapse of the storm from space on Tuesday.

Latin Times · Oct 8, 2024

Milton's storm surge is a threat that could be devastating far beyond the Tampa Bay region

Florida communities near Tampa Bay were devastated when Hurricane Helene made landfall two weeks ago about 100 miles (160 kilometers) to the north

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

Traffic and trepidation as Floridians scramble to flee Hurricane Milton’s path

Fleeing residents clog interstates as experts warn hurricane could be one of state’s ‘most damaging and costly storms’

The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2024

Tell us: how have you been affected by Hurricane Milton?

If you have been impacted by the storm, we would like to hear from you. Share your experiences

The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2024

Florida coast facing historic flood threat from Hurricane Milton

The hurricane is headed for Tampa Bay, one of the most vulnerable areas of the country to flooding from storm surge.

Al Jazeera · Oct 8, 2024

D.C.'s COVID-Era Eviction Policies Come Back To Bite

Plus: Massachusetts NIMBYs get their day in court, Pittsburgh one-step forward, two-steps back approach to zoning reform, and a surprisingly housing-heavy VP debate.

Reason · Oct 8, 2024