Hurricane Milton Leaves Millions Without Power, Causing Devastating Flooding and Loss of Homes and Casualties Across Central Florida

As the storm weakens to a Category 1, communities grapple with its devastating impact.

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A person walks through surge waters after Hurricane Milton made landfall in the Sarasota area October 9, 2024, at Fort Myers, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

Hurricane Milton has unleashed its wrath across central Florida, leaving behind a trail of devastation as it heads toward the Atlantic.

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