Overview

• Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Sarasota, causing widespread destruction and at least 14 deaths across Florida.
• The hurricane triggered severe tornadoes and historic rainfall, leading to extensive flooding and power outages affecting over 3 million residents.
• Political tensions have escalated as Donald Trump criticizes the federal response, accusing Vice President Kamala Harris of mismanaging disaster relief efforts.
• The storm's impact has complicated the already tight election race, with key battleground states like Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia severely affected.
• Theme parks, including Disney World and SeaWorld, faced operational challenges and closures, highlighting broader economic disruptions caused by the storm.