Milton

Arrest made in case of dog left abandoned along I-75 ahead of Hurricane Milton hitting Florida

The story of Trooper, the dog that was found chained to a fence in flood waters as Hurricane Milton approached Florida, captured the hearts of many.

Dueño de ‘Trooper’, perro rescatado por FHP, ahora enfrenta cargos de crueldad animal

El dueño de un perro encontrado por un oficial de la Patrulla de Carreteras de Florida (FHP) durante las evacuaciones del huracán Milton la semana pasada en Tampa ahora enfrenta cargos de crueldad animal.

New aerial images show Florida’s Little Gasparilla Island needs aid days after Hurricane Milton

After Hurricane Milton, Raphaela Williams pleaded for help for Charlotte County’s Little Gasparilla Island, a barrier island with a seven-mile beach. It’s only reachable by boat. Cars aren’t allowed, so residents drive golf carts over thin sandy pathways.

Hurricane Milton produces 2 tornados impacting Florida tribes’ territory, NWS survey reports

The National Weather Service released a survey Friday reporting that a Hurricane Milton-related tornado injured three people who took shelter in their homes on Wednesday in Glades County.

‘Strong’ tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton injures 7 in Palm Beach County: NWS survey

The National Weather Service released a survey Friday reporting that a Hurricane Milton-related tornado injured seven people and caused “considerable” structural damage in 30 minutes on Wednesday in Palm Beach County.

Hurricane Milton-related tornado turns fatal in St. Lucie County

A tornado ravaged through the Spanish Lakes Country Club Village, a retirement community in St. Lucie County’s Lakewood Park neighborhood, and killed six residents.

Will 2 major hurricanes inject instability into Florida insurance market? Expert weighs in

Helene and Milton are two names many Floridians won’t soon forget as they recover from the major hurricanes, with many hoping to rebuild. But will the two major storms, coming essentially back-to-back, sink Florida’s property insurance market?

Las operaciones de rescate continúan en el área de Tampa tras las inundaciones de Milton

Algunas viviendas en el área de Tampa han quedado aisladas debido a las inundaciones provocadas por el huracán Milton.

Longboat Key residents dealing with hurricane recovery for second time in two weeks

Residents in the Sarasota area are starting the process of evaluating the damage, again.

Water rescues continue in Tampa area after Milton flooding

Some homes in the Tampa area have been cut off by flooding from Hurricane Milton.

Vero Beach residents share traumatic experience after Hurricane Milton-related tornado

There were tornadoes in Florida before Hurricane Milton even made landfall. One destroyed homes for miles Wednesday afternoon in Indian River County’s Vero Beach area. Mandy Reese said she was terrified when she realized one was closing in. She was home, grabbed her two kids, and ran into the bathroom — holding one on each side.

Aquí es cómo puede ayudar a las víctimas de los huracanes Milton y Helene

Organizaciones benéficas están pidiendo su ayuda mientras Florida se recupera de dos devastadores huracanes.

Más de 700 rescatados en el condado de Hillsborough

La luz del día reveló los daños y escombros dejados por el huracán Milton en un vecindario al norte de Tampa, cerca de la avenida Nebraska.

Here’s how to help victims of hurricanes Milton, Helene

Charities are asking for your help as Florida recovers from two devastating hurricanes.

Dog found along Tampa Highway renamed ‘Trooper’ now in foster care

The dog found by a Florida Highway Patrol trooper during Hurricane Milton evacuations earlier this week in Tampa has been renamed “Trooper” and is now in foster care.

Wellington residents recount ‘terrifying’ tornadoes

Severe weather brought on by Hurricane Milton spawned tornadoes that ripped through Palm Beach County. Wellington, just west of West Palm Beach, was hit hard.

Milton deja daños extensos en el área de Tampa Bay

Los residentes en el área de Tampa Bay están evaluando los daños dejados por el huracán Milton.

Milton leaves extensive damage behind in Tampa Bay area

Residents in the Tampa Bay area are surveying the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton.

Upper Keys hit by coastal flooding as Hurricane Milton swamps streets, forces closures

Streets in the Upper Florida Keys are swamped with floodwaters as Hurricane Milton brought heavy storm surges and coastal flooding to the region.

Rescue efforts ongoing across the state following Milton’s record rainfall

Milton is the third hurricane to hit Florida this year, and it dumped record rain on the state.

North Fort Myers in recovery mode after Hurricanes Milton, Helene

North Fort Myers was one of the hardest-hit areas in Florida overnight, as a powerful storm surge and a tornado spawned by Hurricane Milton caused widespread destruction. Streets are now littered with debris, and homes in mobile home parks sustained significant damage.

Numerous people rescued after becoming trapped following Hurricane Milton

A race is underway to rescue residents after Hurricane Milton plowed into the west coast of Florida as a powerful Cat. 3 storm.

‘There’s no words’: Fort Pierce residents lose neighbors to deadly tornado outbreak

A series of large, violent tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton hit the Spanish Lakes Country Club mobile home community in Fort Pierce Wednesday, causing significant destruction and four deaths.

South Florida nonprofit launches aid drive for Hurricane Milton, Helene relief

As South Florida braces for the aftermath of Hurricanes Milton and Helene, the nonprofit organization Food For The Poor has sprung into action to support the region’s most vulnerable communities.

Milton azota el centro-oeste de Florida, cubre la península con violentos tornados

Only days after explosively strengthening into the most intense Gulf hurricane in nearly two decades, the eye of Hurricane Milton crossed west-central Florida’s coastline at Siesta Key near Sarasota – just 20 miles south of Tampa Bay – as a Category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds around 8:30 p.m. local time Wednesday evening.

Milton wallops west-central Florida, blankets the peninsula with violent tornadoes

Hillsborough County residents head home after Hurricane Milton makes landfall on west coast

Hurricane Milton evacuees were bracing for the worst Thursday morning as many across Hillsborough County returned home to assess the damage.

Contenedor de basura industrial termina en el techo de una casa en Palm Beach Gardens

Un contenedor industrial terminó en el techo de una casa en Palm Beach Gardens después de que un tornado pasara por un vecindario.

Industrial dumpster ends up on residential roof in Palm Beach Gardens

An industrial dumpster ended up in a Palm Beach County home after a tornado moved through a neighborhood.

Roof of Tropicana Field ripped to shreds by Hurricane Milton

Powerful Hurricane Milton made landfall along Florida’s west coast Wednesday night as a strong Category 3 storm.

Hurricane Milton hurts roofers trying to keep up with demand, shortages

This year’s hurricane season has been challenging for roofers in South Florida.

Miami Beach residents, tourists remain calm as Hurricane Milton strengthens

As Hurricane Milton inches closer to Florida, Miami Beach residents and tourists are feeling the brunt of the storm’s powerful winds, while businesses along Ocean Drive cautiously remain open on Wednesday.

Hurricane Milton: Weather conditions deteriorate in Sarasota County, officials want residents to ‘shelter in place’

Hurricane Milton was only hours away from landfall Wednesday night in Florida’s Gulf Coast, and there were already reports of tornadoes.

Rain, wind from Hurricane Milton impacting popular areas of Broward County

Residents in flood prone areas of Broward County are already seeing standing water on some roads as the impact from Hurricane Milton begins to be felt in the area.

Tampa-area residents hunkered down as Hurricane Milton moves across region

The Wind has been picking up in a very dicey Tampa Bay area as Hurricane Milton moves over land.

Residentes y visitantes de los Cayos se preparan para el impacto de Milton

Los Cayos de Florida se están preparando para los efectos del Huracán Milton, ya que sus bandas exteriores han traído fuertes vientos y un alto oleaje a la región, interrumpiendo la vida diaria y generando preocupación entre los residentes y visitantes.

Hurricane Milton: Florida Highway Patrol trooper finds dog tied, abandoned in flooded area

As evacuations related to Hurricane Milton continued Wednesday in Tampa, a Florida Highway Patrol trooper found a dog tied to a barbed wire fence pole in a grassy flooded area.

Florida homeowners get creative with storm preparations

Homeowners in Orange County took the phrase "holding down the fort" literally during their preparations for Hurricane Milton.

Families flee Milton with pets in tow, turn to South Florida for refuge

Residents of Florida’s west coast headed to South Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton, with the massive storm expected to devastate their hometowns.

Florida Keys residents, visitors feel impact from Hurricane Milton’s outer bands

The Florida Keys felt the effects of Hurricane Milton as its outer bands began bringing strong winds and high surf to the region, disrupting daily life and drawing concern from residents and visitors alike.

Bomberos de Miami se preparan para el despliegue mientras el huracán Milton amenaza con una devastación generalizada

Los bomberos de Miami se están preparando este miércoles para desplegarse ante un inminente huracán de categoría 5, preparándose para llevar medidas de salvamento tanto a nivel local como a las áreas más afectadas por la tormenta.

Miami firefighters prepare for deployment as Hurricane Milton threatens widespread devastation

Miami firefighters are gearing up on Wednesday to deploy ahead of an impending Category 5 hurricane, preparing to bring life-saving measures both locally and to areas hardest hit by the storm.

‘I was asleep with my doggies’: Woman wakes up to possible tornado damaging Redland home

A woman in the rural Redland area of southwest Miami-Dade woke up to a suspected tornado hitting her home early Wednesday morning as the outer rain bands of Hurricane Milton moved into South Florida.

Milton se acerca, pronóstico de pesadilla para el centro-oeste de Florida

El huracán Milton continuó su peligrosa trayectoria como un huracán de categoría 5 durante las horas previas al amanecer del miércoles mientras se aceleraba a través del este del Golfo hacia la costa oeste de Florida.

Los residentes de Tampa aprovechan la última oportunidad para evacuar antes del huracán Milton

Con el huracán Milton a menos de 24 horas de impactar la costa oeste de Florida, las bandas de lluvia ya estaban bañando el área el miércoles por la mañana.

Tampa residents take final opportunity to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton

With Hurricane Milton just under 24 hours away from impacting the west coast of Florida, rain bands were already showering the area Wednesday morning.

Broward welcomes evacuees as Hurricane Milton approaches

Throughout Tuesday, people evacuated their homes on the West Coast and traveled to South Florida.

Hollywood residents already dealing with flooding now bracing for Milton

Hollywood residents are gearing up and preparing for what Hurricane Milton will bring to the area.

Broward emergency crews spring into action as Hurricane Milton looms

While superheroes often come to mind when thinking about saving the day, in Fort Lauderdale, the real heroes wear safety vests and rubber boots.

Sarasota County residents preparing for wrath of Hurricane Milton amid evacuation orders

Time is running out for residents in the Sarasota County area to either get out or hunker down.

Tri-Rail suspending service due to Milton

The Tri-Rail commuter rail service connecting Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties will not run on Wednesday or Thursday as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, officials announced Tuesday afternoon.

Keys residents, charter captains brace for Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton approaches, life in Key West is on hold for many, especially those who rely on the waters for their livelihood.

How to report price gouging in South Florida as residents prepare for Hurricane Milton

As South Florida residents are preparing for heavy rainfall from Hurricane Milton, officials are reminding the public that price gouging is illegal and can be easily reported to the proper authorities.

Miami-Dade schools also closed Thursday as Milton bears down on Florida

Miami-Dade public schools will now be closed on Thursday, in addition to Wednesday’s already-announced closure, district officials said Tuesday.

Broward Animal Care seeks foster homes for dogs, cats for hurricane season

As Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida’s Tampa Bay area, Broward Animal Care is asking local residents to temporarily open their homes for dogs and cats in need.

Fort Lauderdale residents stock up on sandbags, prepare homes for Milton effects

While Hurricane Milton is not heading toward South Florida, the area will still feel some effects of the storm this week, leading to long lines Tuesday for sandbags at Floyd Hull Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.

Las playas de Broward se ven desiertas mientras Milton se dirige hacia Florida

El Broadwalk en Hollywood Beach, que normalmente está lleno de gente, se veía desierto el martes por la mañana, ya que la lluvia antes del huracán Milton ahuyenta a los turistas, dejando también a los negocios vacíos.

Hurricane Milton: What’s open, closed in South Florida

While Hurricane Milton was not forecast to land a direct hit on South Florida, some entities were closing or modifying hours in advance of the storm.

Florida Keys schools closing Wednesday as Milton approaches

Public schools in the Florida Keys will be closed Wednesday as Hurricane Milton approaches the Sunshine State, according to a school district social media post.

La alcaldesa de Tampa lanza un mensaje contundente a quienes no evacúan: ‘vas a morir’

Los residentes del área de Tampa han estado empacando y dejando el condado de Hillsborough mientras el poderoso Huracán Milton continúa dirigiéndose hacia allí.

Tampa mayor’s sobering message to those who don’t evacuate: ‘you’re gonna die’

Residents in the Tampa area have been packing up and leaving Hillsborough County as powerful Hurricane Milton continues to head their way.

Los residentes de Siesta Key aún limpiando tras el paso de Helene ahora se preparan para el impacto del huracán Milton

Todavía recuperándose del impacto del huracán Helena, las personas en la costa oeste de Florida se ven obligadas a prepararse para otra poderosa tormenta, ya que se espera que el huracán Milton toque tierra el miércoles.

Keys residents brace as Milton nears Florida: ‘We’re all ready for it down here’

A tropical storm watch was in effect for the Florida Keys Monday as Hurricane Milton roared off the Gulf of Mexico.

Archdiocese of Miami Catholic schools in Miami-Dade, Broward to close Wednesday, Thursday

Archdiocese of Miami Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim Rigg announced on Monday that all Archdiocese of Miami Catholic schools in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to Hurricane Milton.

Broward schools closing Wednesday, Thursday due to Hurricane Milton

Officials with Broward County Public Schools joined their counterparts in Miami-Dade on Monday in announcing upcoming school closures due to Hurricane Milton.

Miami-Dade under state of emergency as Milton becomes Category 5; residents prepare for floods

As Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 5 storm, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava addressed residents on Monday, issuing a local state of emergency in preparation for potential impacts.

Devastated by Helene, Tampa Bay area prepares for Milton

Residents of the Tampa Bay area were still cleaning up two-week-old damage from Hurricane Helene Monday as powerful Hurricane Milton again put the devastated region in the crosshairs of a major storm.

Milton a major hurricane, catastrophic storm surge forecast for Florida’s west coast

Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified Monday morning into a dangerous major hurricane over the southern Gulf of Mexico and is on track to deliver yet another devastating blow to the Sunshine State less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged parts of Florida’s west coast and sweeping Big Bend.