As Hurricane Milton intensifies into a Category 5 storm, Florida braces for its potentially catastrophic landfall. Projected to hit near Tampa and St. Petersburg on Wednesday, October 9, Milton is expected to unleash life-threatening storm surges and hurricane-force winds.
In response to the looming threat, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency across 51 counties, prompting mandatory evacuation orders in several areas. Airports, including Orlando and Tampa International, have suspended operations, leaving residents racing to find safe exits. Shelters are being established statewide, and resources are being mobilized for disaster relief
