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‘Dangerous’ Milton Threatens to Flood Cities, Hurl Cranes Into Buildings, Overwhelm Hospital Barrier
Storm surge warnings covered almost the entire west coast of Florida in the early hours of Wednesday morning as “dangerous major hurricane” Milton strengthened on its way to the state, threatening to plunge city districts underwater and violently hurl construction cranes into nearby buildings.“I can’t stress enough that this is not an ‘if’ event. It’s a ‘when’ event,” Pinellas County Director of Emergency Management Cathie Perkins told a Tuesday evening news conference. “We’re going to get hit, and it’s going to be hard.”Milton was a Category 5 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 160 mph as of 1 a.m. ET...
DeSantis’ story of a locked Pinellas landfill is missing context
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly accused Pinellas County of locking up its main dump over the weekend, requiring state troopers to open its gate by force during the frantic effort to clear debris ahead of Hurricane Milton. That’s an incomplete picture, according to the county. The...
A Florida mobile home park is told to evacuate but some residents have nowhere to go
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Homes knocked off their foundations, piles of wet carpet, wood and pipes rotting in the sun, and abandoned cars and trucks littering roads glazed with mud and blocked by debris. With one of the most powerful hurricanes in a century barreling toward Florida on Tuesday,...
Coastal Floridian warns others to 'get out' as Hurricane Milton closes in: 'We have no idea' what's coming
Treasure Island resident Chuck Fuller urged other coastal Floridians to get out of the way of the potentially catastrophic Hurricane Milton, slated to make landfall on Wednesday.
'Is it ever going to be the same?': Gulfport locals worry what Milton will leave behind
GULFPORT, Fla. — The devastation left by Hurricane Helene in Gulfport is evident on every corner. Piles of debris still stand outside boarded-up businesses and boats remain toppled over on the sidewalk. As residents watch the forecast for Hurricane Milton and the potential for even more storm surge than...
Food, FEMA, WiFi: Where to find resources after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is marching closer, promising to leave devastation in its wake. But help is here. The Tampa Bay Times will be regularly updating this list of ways for residents to find up-to-date-information on everything from road closures to power outages, plus where to find food, WiFi, support and more.
After one disaster, a small-town mayor braces for another in Hurricane Milton
GULFPORT — The beach reeked of sewage and rotting seaweed. Boats were still smashed along the seawall. Caution tape wrapped what was left of the tiki bar. But a week after Hurricane Helene ravaged his tiny waterfront town, Mayor Sam Henderson heard sounds of progress. On Thursday, Oct. 3,...
Novi native shares why she's chosen to stay in Florida as Hurricane Milton blows in: 'I think we'll be OK.'
People are evacuating western Florida by the thousands as the powerful Hurricane Milton approaches — but many others are staying put. Among those choosing to stick around is Novi, Michigan-native Megan Engels, who shared her story.
How to handle fires, tree limbs and other hazards after Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton is expected to bring never-before-seen damage to the Tampa Bay region. After the initial storm passes Wednesday night and Thursday, here’s how to avoid other issues that often arise after hurricanes. Avoiding fires/electrical issues. Water and electricity do not mix, Tampa Electric spokesperson Mary Lou Carn said....
St. Petersburg ‘most likely’ will shut off northeast, southwest sewage plants
ST. PETERSBURG — The city may shut off two of its three sewage plants ahead of Hurricane Milton, meaning 66% of St. Petersburg’s residents would not be able to flush toilets or take showers for at least 24 hours. Mayor Ken Welch announced the possibility at a news...
Florida couple make it to Central Georgia with their pet dragon Cheeto Lips to avoid Hurricane Milton
MACON, Ga. — More people are evacuating to Macon for shelter from Hurricane Milton. On Sunday, the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency posted on Facebook about the places to evacuate in Georgia. Paul Thibodeau, his wife Lisa, and their pet Cheeto Lips are from Dunedin, Florida. They...
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