Hurricane Milton makes landfall; multiple tornadoes, casualties reported
On Wednesday evening (Oct. 9), Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm on the Florida peninsula, bringing apocalyptic-like destruction with multiple tornadoes, waves nearing 30 ft. and multiple casualties. Despite government...
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Evacuation orders are a matter of “life or death”, Biden says as Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton’s landfall
Despite weakening to a Category 4 hurricane overnight, Hurricane Milton is still forecast to be one of the most destructive hurricanes in Florida's history, when it makes landfall this evening (Oct.9). Government officials, including...
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Universal Studios & Seaworld close as Hurricane Milton approaches
Due to Hurricane Milton, Universal Orlando Resort and Seaworld have announced a series of operational changes for Wednesday, Oct. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 10. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure and Universal...
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Hurricane Milton to bring “life-threatening” destruction to Florida
As of 7 a.m. CDT on Oct. 8, Hurricane Milton is now classified as a Category 5 hurricane, having intensified overnight with reported winds of 145 mph. The National Hurricane Center reports that Milton is expected to grow in size and remain an...
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Orlando airport is shutting down Oct. 9 ahead of Hurricane Milton
On the morning of Oct. 9, Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) will cease commercial passenger and private operations in advance of Hurricane Milton, a move made in coordination with our partners. The...
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Florida residents urged to prepare for evacuation as Hurricane Milton picks up speed
Florida residents are being urged to prepare for evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton rapidly closes in over the western coast. As of 7 a.m. CDT on Oct. 7, Hurricane Milton is a Category 3 hurricane, with maximum sustained winds of 110 knots...
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