Milton Recovery: Storm chaser assesses damage
Power and other utilities continued to slowly be restored across Florida on Friday after Hurricane Milton made landfall on the Gulf Coast, flooding neighborhoods and spawning deadly tornadoes. The death toll increased on Friday, with at least 10 people killed in the storm. At its peak, more than 4 million customers were without electricity in the state. Milton also flooded barrier islands, tore the roof off a baseball stadium and toppled a construction crane. Mike Boylan joins LiveNOW from FOX to show the damage he's seeing on the ground.
Power and other utilities continued to slowly be restored across Florida on Friday after Hurricane Milton made landfall on the Gulf Coast, flooding neighborhoods and spawning deadly tornadoes. The death toll increased on Friday, with at least 10 people killed in the storm. At its peak, more than 4 million customers were without electricity in the state. Milton also flooded barrier islands, tore the roof off a baseball stadium and toppled a construction crane. Mike Boylan joins LiveNOW from FOX to show the damage he's seeing on the ground.
Milton Recovery: multiple people killed by tornadoes ahead of hurricane
St. Lucie County Emergency Operations Center reports at least six people were killed when several tornadoes swept through Florida's St. Lucie County on Wednesday, as the outer bands of Hurricane Milton hit inland hours ahead of its eventual landfall as a Category 3 storm. St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson joins LiveNOW from FOX to share the latest recovery efforts.
St. Lucie County Emergency Operations Center reports at least six people were killed when several tornadoes swept through Florida's St. Lucie County on Wednesday, as the outer bands of Hurricane Milton hit inland hours ahead of its eventual landfall as a Category 3 storm. St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson joins LiveNOW from FOX to share the latest recovery efforts.
Kevin O'Leary argues recent hurricanes won't stop people from moving to Florida
Despite the destruction caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Florida's housing market remains resilient, says Kevin O'Leary. Meanwhile, homeowners are facing surging insurance costs, with state officials estimating $20 billion in insured losses.
Despite the destruction caused by Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Florida's housing market remains resilient, says Kevin O'Leary. Meanwhile, homeowners are facing surging insurance costs, with state officials estimating $20 billion in insured losses.
Hotel staff, guests host wedding during Helene
Jansen and Travis Putnam were set to be married at the Biltmore in Asheville, NC. Their plans were sidetracked as Hurricane Helene hit the city, trapping them inside the hotel, and forcing the wedding to be canceled. When the Biltmore guests and staff heard about this, they decided to throw a wedding for the couple themselves. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to the Putnam's about their special day.
Jansen and Travis Putnam were set to be married at the Biltmore in Asheville, NC. Their plans were sidetracked as Hurricane Helene hit the city, trapping them inside the hotel, and forcing the wedding to be canceled. When the Biltmore guests and staff heard about this, they decided to throw a wedding for the couple themselves. LiveNOW from FOX host Christy Matino spoke to the Putnam's about their special day.
Biden receives updates on Milton recovery efforts
President Biden on Friday provided new information about the federal government's response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene in the storm-ravaged southeast United States. Biden has urged Congress to return early from their recess to approve disaster relief funds for the stricken areas.
President Biden on Friday provided new information about the federal government's response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene in the storm-ravaged southeast United States. Biden has urged Congress to return early from their recess to approve disaster relief funds for the stricken areas.
Former Tampa Bay Buc Tom Brady donates $100K for hurricane relief in Florida
“In the wake of Milton, I’ll be making a donation of $100K to help get essentials like food, water and first aid to fellow Floridians in need," the Super Bowl champion wrote on social media.
“In the wake of Milton, I’ll be making a donation of $100K to help get essentials like food, water and first aid to fellow Floridians in need," the Super Bowl champion wrote on social media.
Pet shelter destroyed by Hurricane Milton
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.
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.
Hurricane Milton uncovers lost wedding ring after nearly a decade
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
After a challenging few days, Palm Coast couple Laura and Basil Yorio found a surprising silver lining following their evacuation from Hurricane Milton.
Tracking Milton: Widespread impact on Florida
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says Milton?s impact was not as destructive as expected, but she is heading out Friday to see some of the tornado damage. 150 tornado warnings were issued as Milton made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night. Hillsborough County Fire Chief Jason Doughtery joins LiveNOW from FOX's Carel Lajara.
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell says Milton?s impact was not as destructive as expected, but she is heading out Friday to see some of the tornado damage. 150 tornado warnings were issued as Milton made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night. Hillsborough County Fire Chief Jason Doughtery joins LiveNOW from FOX's Carel Lajara.
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.
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.
Thousands still without power in Florida
According to PowerOutages.us, around 3 million homes and businesses are still without power. Florida?s central Gulf Coast was hardest hit by the outages, especially the area around Sarasota County where Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm. Melissa Seixas, president of Duke Energy, joins LiveNOW from FOX.
According to PowerOutages.us, around 3 million homes and businesses are still without power. Florida?s central Gulf Coast was hardest hit by the outages, especially the area around Sarasota County where Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm. Melissa Seixas, president of Duke Energy, joins LiveNOW from FOX.
Video: Boat captain found clinging to cooler 30 miles off Longboat Key after surviving Hurricane Milton at sea
The U.S. Coast Guard says a life jacket, emergency position indicating locator beacon and a cooler likely saved the life of a boat captain who rode out Hurricane Milton a disabled boat in the Gulf of Mexico.
The U.S. Coast Guard says a life jacket, emergency position indicating locator beacon and a cooler likely saved the life of a boat captain who rode out Hurricane Milton a disabled boat in the Gulf of Mexico.
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.
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.
Former official explains how disaster aid works
More than 3 million people lost power and 150 tornado warnings were issued as Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday night. As daylight broke, communities got to see the extent of the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton. Some of those areas were already in recovery mode after Hurricane Helene. With rampant misinformation spreading about the FEMA disaster aid process, former FEMA official Mark Neveau joins LiveNOW from FOX to fact-check the process.
More than 3 million people lost power and 150 tornado warnings were issued as Hurricane Milton hit Florida on Wednesday night. As daylight broke, communities got to see the extent of the damage left behind by Hurricane Milton. Some of those areas were already in recovery mode after Hurricane Helene. With rampant misinformation spreading about the FEMA disaster aid process, former FEMA official Mark Neveau joins LiveNOW from FOX to fact-check the process.
Cell service outage Florida: How to set up satellite if cell service is down
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how it works.
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how it works.
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.
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.
Concert for Carolina to raise money for Hurricane Helene victims
North Carolina natives Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor and other stars will take the stage in Charlotte to raise money for victims of Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina natives Luke Combs, Eric Church, James Taylor and other stars will take the stage in Charlotte to raise money for victims of Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Milton hampers gasoline supply chain
State and federal officials are working with the oil and gas industry to address supply issues and resume normal operations once it's safe.
State and federal officials are working with the oil and gas industry to address supply issues and resume normal operations once it's safe.
FOX partners with Red Cross for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief: How to help
FOX and the American Red Cross are working together to support families affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Learn how you can donate to provide shelter, meals, and recovery assistance.
FOX and the American Red Cross are working together to support families affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Learn how you can donate to provide shelter, meals, and recovery assistance.
Hurricane Milton: How to help people in Florida
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.
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.