Oct 09, 2024, 11:58 PM EDT
More than 2 million customers without power in Florida
There are more than 2,025,000 million customers without power across Florida after Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm, according to poweroutage.us.
Hurricane Milton updates: 16 dead across Florida in storm's aftermath
Milton forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction.
Last Updated: October 11, 2024, 11:28 PM EDT
At least 16 people have died from Hurricane Milton, which roared onshore on Florida's west coast as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing tornadoes, powerful winds and flooding rains. The monster storm forced millions to evacuate and left widespread destruction across Florida.
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Here's how the news is developing.
Oct 10, 2024, 12:18 AM EDT
Milton brings over 18 inches of rain to St. Petersburg, Tampa sees nearly 10
Albert Whitted Airport saw 18.31 inches of rain in St. Petersburg, Florida, Wednesday evening.
Tampa International Airport had 9.93 inches of rain hours after Hurricane Milton made landfall.
Daytona Beach is experiencing 61 mph winds with nearly 4 inches of rain.
Oct 09, 2024, 11:12 PM EDT
5 transported to hospitals after reports of tornadoes in Palm Beach County
Five people were transported to local hospitals after reports of multiple tornadoes caused damage to parts of Palm Beach County, Florida, on Wednesday.
Palm Beach County firefighters rescued multiple people from vehicles and structures — with some trapped or unable to escape from overturned vehicles — following calls received by authorities for multiple tornadoes and trapped people in Wellington, Acreage and Loxahatchee in the county, Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said in a press release.
Of the five transported, three were trauma patients.
Oct 09, 2024, 11:12 PM EDT
Portion of Tropicana Field roof torn off
A portion of the roof at the Tropicana Field stadium in St. Petersburg was torn off amid high winds a short time ago.
Capt. Garth Swingle of St. Petersburg Fire Rescue told ABC News they have contact with the people inside and they are safe.
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The Tampa Bay Rays ballpark was a designated staging site for first responders with cots on the field.
No first responders were being staged at Tropicana Field and the essential personnel that were there are all accounted for and safe, a Tampa Bay Rays spokesperson told ABC News.
