Hurricane Milton, Florida and barrier island
Hurricane Milton evacuees return to barrier islands to pick up pieces
Anxious evacuees who live near Hurricane Milton’s landfall returned home Friday to find out if they faced more destruction or miracles on the barrier islands of Sarasota County.
See how Hurricane Milton demolished Florida landfall island. What to know about Siesta Key
After battering the west coast of Florida with winds, pounding rain and storm surge, Hurricane Milton roared onshore near Siesta Key at 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday as a powerful Category 3 hurricane with estimated wind speeds of 120 mph.
Hurricane Milton leaves path of destruction across Florida, at least 16 dead
Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm. At least 16 people died from the storm, officials confirmed to CBS News. Milton moved across the Florida peninsula Thursday and over the Atlantic Ocean.
Barrier islands hit hard, again, by Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton caused more damage to some barrier islands that were still recovering from a previous hurricane. Storm surge swept into some of the same areas hit by Hurricane Ian two years ago. Milton also dumped feet of sand in some neighborhoods.
Recovery efforts underway in aftermath of Hurricane Milton
More than 1,600 people have been rescued since Hurricane Milton struck Florida. The storm is blamed for at least 16 deaths. CBS News flew with the Florida State Guard Friday over Siesta Key, where Milton made landfall.
Milton recovery begins on barrier islands
Siesta Key, where Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night, reopened Friday morning to residents and business owners who will get their first look at the storm's aftermath.
Community rallies to rebuild after Hurricane Milton
Many communities saw destructive tornadoes touch down, before Milton even made landfall.For many in Florida, its now all hands on deck to clean up, and take sto
Hurricane Milton: Inside look at Florida's hard-hit barrier islands
After taking a direct hit from powerful and destructive Hurricane Milton, officials have re-opened access to the barrier islands. Reporting from Fort Myers, NBC’s Sam Brock tours the extensive damage for TODAY.
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Scope of Hurricane Milton damage emerges as power outages and fuel shortages remain in Florida
Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned up debris Friday after the storm smashed through coastal ...
Live updates: Florida plans Hurricane Milton recovery; 2 million remain without power
After Hurricane Milton lashed Florida with tornadoes, floods and heavy rain, multiple deaths were reported. Follow our live ...
City-by-city Florida Hurricane Milton damage. What’s happening in Tampa, Sarasota and Southwest Florida
The Gulf Coast of Florida was immensely impacted by Milton, hitting as a Category 3 hurricane 120-mph sustained winds. See ...
Florida death toll from Hurricane Milton: Storm now has claimed at least 17 lives
At least 17 people in Florida have died due to Hurricane Milton, according to confirmed reports across the state. Six of ...
A historic evacuation and some luck limited Hurricane Milton’s devastation
Experts credited Florida officials and weather forecasters with learning from past disasters to improve how they communicated ...
How bad was Hurricane Milton damage in Sarasota? See photos and videos
Milton left a path of destruction throughout the state, including damaging homes, buildings, boats and other infrastructure throughout Sarasota. Here are some photos and videos that tell the story of ...
Sarasota Bradenton Airport hopes to resume flights soon after Hurricane Milton roof damage
Repairs began Thursday after staff assessed the damage from Hurricane Milton. Airport CEO and President Rick Piccolo said ...
Sarasota Residents Who Stayed Behind Brace for Hurricane Milton’s Impact
While Hurricane Milton’s path was in flux as it approached Florida, the Gulf Coast city of some 55,000 seemed sure to receive ...