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The Latest: Milton causes widespread power outages and several deaths in Florida

The Latest: Milton causes widespread power outages and several deaths in Florida

Hurricane Milton brought powerful winds, a dangerous storm surge and flooding to much of Florida after making landfall along the Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm. It weakened as it plowed through Florida late Wednesday into Thursday.
A hurricane scientist logged a final flight as NOAA released his ashes into Milton’s eye

A hurricane scientist logged a final flight as NOAA released his ashes into Milton’s eye

As an award-winning scientist, Peter Dodge had made hundreds of flights into the eyes of hurricanes — almost 400.
Why Milton's 'reverse surge' sucked water away from flood-fearing Tampa

Why Milton's 'reverse surge' sucked water away from flood-fearing Tampa

In the days before Hurricane Milton hit Florida, forecasters were worried it could send as much as 15 feet (4.5 meters) of water rushing onto the heavily populated shores of Tampa Bay. Instead, several feet of water temporarily drained away.
Utah candidates for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat square off in debate

Utah candidates for Mitt Romney's open US Senate seat square off in debate

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — The Republican and Democratic contenders vying for Mitt Romney’s open U.S. Senate seat in Utah are set to square off Thursday night in a debate that will likely center on their shared focus on climate policy. Republican U.S. Rep.
Hurricane Milton disrupts Yom Kippur plans for Jews in Florida

Hurricane Milton disrupts Yom Kippur plans for Jews in Florida

WINTER PARK, Florida (AP) — Many Jews worldwide will mark Yom Kippur in fasting and prayer at their synagogues this weekend.

A federal judge rejects a call to reopen voter registration in Georgia after Hurricane Helene

ATLANTA (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday that she won't order the presidential battleground state of Georgia to reopen voter registration for November’s elections despite recent disruptions to registration caused by Hurricane Helene . U.S.
Milton spares Daytona Beach, Florida, factory that's a critical supplier of IV fluids

Milton spares Daytona Beach, Florida, factory that's a critical supplier of IV fluids

A Florida factory that makes IV fluids critical to hospitals nationwide will restart Friday morning after shutting down while Hurricane Milton tore through the state . B.
Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

Disney World and other Orlando parks to reopen Friday after Hurricane Milton shutdown

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida theme parks including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld planned to reopen Friday after an assessment of the effects of Hurricane Milton .
North Carolina governor signs Hurricane Helene relief bill

North Carolina governor signs Hurricane Helene relief bill

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Thursday signed the state's first relief package to address Hurricane Helene's devastation, allocating $273 million for immediate needs and giving flexibility to agencies and displaced residents.
Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes

Hurricane Milton spawned high number of destructive, deadly tornadoes

FT. PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Dozens of tornadoes spawned by Hurricane Milton caught many Floridians by surprise as they braced for heavy rain, strong winds and storm surges.