Hurricane Milton Hits Florida As Category 3 Storm, Sparks Emergency Warnings

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing dangerous winds, life-threatening rain, and storm surge. The storm hit near Siesta Key, prompting Governor Ron DeSantis to urge residents to “hunker down.” National Hurricane Center warned of significant tidal surges and flash flooding, with Milton expected to move inland towards the Atlantic Ocean, impacting areas like Orlando.