The Latest Breaking News from Milton

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

As FEMA prepares for Hurricane Milton, it battles rumors surrounding Helene recovery

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has been fighting misinformation since Helene slammed into Florida nearly two weeks ago

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

Milton Reaches Category 5 Strength Again, Rare Occurrence

Milton regains Category 5 status, set to weaken to Category 3 before hitting Florida's west coast. Rare event in the Atlantic hurricane history.

Top News · 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

Hurricane Milton: what causes such intense storms?

As Milton makes landfall in Florida, experts warn the climate crisis is fueling more powerful storms

The Guardian - US · Oct 8, 2024

Biden urges Floridians to ‘evacuate now, now, now’ as Category 4 Hurricane Milton approaches

“If you’re under evacuation or orders, you should evacuate now, now, now,” Biden said

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024