The extent of the damage has been revealed after Hurricane Milton devastated parts of Florida, leaving at least 17 people dead.
Milton made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County on Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane, producing dozens of tornadoes, 28-foot waves, strong winds, heavy rain, and a devastating storm surge.
Six people were killed in a St. Lucie County retirement village by a tornado sparked by a hurricane after more than a dozen twisters struck the area within 20 minutes.
Approximately 2.5 million homes and businesses are without power in Florida, with homes in the Midwest hardest hit. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he has committed more than 50,000 linemen to restore power.
The crane collapsed due to strong winds of tampa bay times Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Rays announced that the roof of their Tropicana Field stadium was left in disrepair and was “damaged.”
All wind and storm surge warnings for Milton were canceled after the hurricane left Florida’s east coast. The National Hurricane Center warned that “dangers remain” from damaged buildings, downed power lines and flooding.
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Julia MustoOctober 12, 2024 05:00
Phosphate mine spills in Tampa Bay after Hurricane Milton
The owner of a major phosphate mine has revealed that pollutants leaked into Tampa Bay during the hurricane.
Mosaic said in a statement that heavy rains from the storm overwhelmed the collection system at its Riverview location, forcing excess water through manholes and into drainage channels leading to the bay. The company announced that the breach had been fixed on Thursday.
Mosaic said the spill likely exceeded the minimum reporting standard of 17,500 gallons, but declined to say how much the total amount would be.
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MP inspects destruction of Holmes Beach: ‘Heartbreaking’
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91-year-old woman rescued from Hillsborough County home
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FEMA Administrator DeAnne Criswell said FEMA needs additional funding from Congress.
FEMA Administrator DeAnne Criswell told reporters Friday that her agency needs to pass additional funding soon.
“The disaster relief fund certainly doesn’t have enough money to continue collecting everything I have throughout the fiscal year,” Criswell said.
“We’re evaluating every day how much it’s costing us, so we can continue to work with leaders and Congress on when replenishment is needed,” she said. “We’re going to need it. It’s just a matter of when.”
Julia MustoOctober 12, 2024 03:30
DeSantis says parts of Manasota Key Island are ‘impassable’
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National Hurricane Center’s prediction of Milton’s path was ‘unusual’
The National Hurricane Center’s path forecast for Hurricane Milton’s final path was unusually accurate.
storm It was always predicted to make landfall near Tampa Bay.
Brian McNoldy, a hurricane researcher at the University of Miami, told Axios that this will never change. He said the track forecast exceeded the typical average error rate for such storms.
“The predicted trajectory of the fall site was unusual,” McNoldy said. “I think we all wish we could always maintain that accuracy for this long. It doesn’t change the fate of the final impact, but it certainly helps with preparation and evacuation.”
Julia MustoOctober 12, 2024 02:30
Video captures the moment 8 people were rescued from a flooded house
Julia MustoOctober 12, 2024 02:00
More than 77% of Tampa gas stations are without fuel
More than 77% of Tampa gas stations are without fuel, according to gas tracking site gas buddy.
Hurricane Milton caused shortages across Florida.
In Sarasota, more than 62% of stations are depleted.
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office says the shortage is causing conflicts.
Julia MustoOctober 12, 2024 01:30
St. Pete Clearwater International Airport to reopen early Saturday morning
Julia MustoOctober 12, 2024 01:00
