Hurricane Milton made landfall near Sarasota as a Category 3 storm, unleashing winds over 100 mph and prompting widespread destruction and flooding across Florida.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings as St. Petersburg experienced over 16 inches of rain, further complicating recovery efforts from previous storms.
More than 1.9 million homes lost power, with the hardest-hit areas being Hardee, Sarasota, and Manatee counties, reflecting the storm's devastating reach.
Before making landfall, Hurricane Milton produced tornadoes that touched down across Florida, with significant destruction reported, especially among senior citizen communities.
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