Pet shelter destroyed by Hurricane Milton
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Rescue teams plucked Florida residents from the flotsam of Hurricane Milton on Thursday after the storm smashed through coastal communities where it tore homes into pieces, filled streets with mud and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes. At least eight people were dead. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to Jason Gluck with Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch in Palm City, FL on how the clinic was destroyed by the storm.

Helene kills 11 members of the same family after mudslide destroys their community

A North Carolina family lost 11 members in a mudslide caused by Hurricane Helene, as rescue efforts continue across the region. Learn how the community is coming together to support survivors and aid recovery efforts.

NOAA honors hurricane hunter by releasing his ashes into the eye of Hurricane Milton

Peter Dodge, a NOAA radar specialist, took one last flight into a hurricane as his ashes were released into the eye of Hurricane Milton, honoring his lifelong dedication to hurricane research.

Hurricane Milton aftermath: Millions without power as deaths, flooding reported

Milton moved through Florida on Thursday after slamming into the state as a Category 3 hurricane – causing at least five deaths and leaving millions without power.

Hurricane Milton: How to help people in Florida
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Volunteers are on their way to Florida to help those who live in the path of Hurricane Milton. Americares? emergency response team said it reached out to partner clinics in Florida to offer assistance. Americares said it is prepared to deliver critically-needed medicines and relief supplies to partner organizations in Florida to meet the health needs after the storm makes landfall. It said it is also prepared to provide emergency funding to help repair damaged health facilities and restore health services disrupted by the storm. Milton was the second major hurricane to make landfall in Florida in less than two weeks.

Hurricane Milton: Puppy rescued from rubble left behind by storm after owners go unaccounted for

Amid the devastation left by Hurricane Milton, a puppy named Benji was rescued Thursday morning from the rubble of what was once a home in a Florida mobile home retirement community. His owners are among those unaccounted for.

Hurricane Milton: Loud wind gust inside news studio
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Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm, the National Hurricane Center says. When it made landfall, Milton had maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour and was last reported moving east-northeast at 15 miles per hour. In the aftermath of the landfall, a loud gust of wind heard inside the news studio startled the news team at FOX 13 Tampa.

Hurricane Milton makes landfall near Siesta Key, FL
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Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in Siesta Key in southwestern Florida Wednesday night with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph.

Miami Mayor talks about preparations for Hurricane Milton
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As Hurricane Milton charges toward Florida's gulf coast, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez spoke with LiveNOW's Andy Mac. Mayor Suarez urged everyone in the path of the storm to listen to officials and follow evacuation orders.

Hurricane Milton: Update from National Hurricane Center
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Hurricane Milton has been downgraded to a Category 3 storm as it continues to inch closer to landfall on Florida's west coast. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke about the path of Milton with Jaime Rhome, Deputy Director at the National Hurricane Center.

FL Sheriff has warning for looters "Fool around & find out"
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Polk County, FL Sheriff Grady Judd has a message for any looters following Hurricane Milton. Fool Around and Find Out. LiveNOW's Andy Mac spoke with Sheriff Judd about preparations ahead of Milton.

Taylor Swift donates $5 million to Hurricane Helene, Milton relief efforts

Feeding America, a national food bank organization, shared on their Instagram account that Taylor Swift donated $5 million to Hurricanes Helene and Milton relief efforts on Wednesday.

Hurricane Milton threatens IV fluid supply, already thin after Helene

A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.

Video: Florida traffic camera captured tornado as Hurricane Milton impacts state

A live camera from the Florida Department of Transportation spotted a confirmed tornado on the ground Wednesday morning in South Florida as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state.

Tracking Milton: White House steps up federal response
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As Hurricane Milton makes its way towards Florida, FEMA is pushing back against misinformation about funding and federal resources. The agency launching a webpage titled "Hurricane rumor response," as it fields questions about the storms. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the controversy with former FEMA official Mark Neveau.

How are colleges & universities preparing for Milton?
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Hurricane Milton strengthened back into a Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds topping 160 miles per hour. As it barrels towards Florida, colleges and universities along the gulf coast of the state are preparing. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft spoke about the impact Milton will have on higher education with Richard Corcoran, President of the New College Of Florida.

Utility companies prepare for power outages during Milton
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Karen Sparkman, an executive with Tampa Electric Company, joined FOX 13 News to give an update on preparations for possible widespread power outages during Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches

Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.