Hurricane Milton Leaves Florida Reeling with Devastation and Power Outages

The storm's rapid intensification and tornado outbreaks have caused widespread damage, leaving millions without power and at least 16 dead.

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, causing significant destruction and leaving over 3 million people without electricity.
The storm rapidly intensified, briefly reaching Category 5 status, and unleashed deadly tornadoes that contributed to the rising death toll.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with nearly 1,000 people and over 100 animals saved from floodwaters and debris across the state.
Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted the resilience of Floridians as cleanup efforts continue, though power restoration is expected to take several days.
The storm disrupted travel and tourism, with major airports and theme parks in the state gradually resuming operations after assessing damage.