At least 12 people are confirmed dead after Hurricane Milton passed through Florida, though the total number of deaths could rise as rescue workers make their way through floodwaters and debris.
Milton made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday night near Sarasota County’s Siesta Key, bringing multiple tornadoes, 28ft waves, strong winds, heavy rainfall, and devastating storm surge.
More than three million homes and businesses are without power, while Governor Ron DeSantis says more flooding is expected in coming days.
Florida residents are being warned not to visit areas hit by the hurricane which brought tornadoes, floods, and storm surges to the state.
Milton is moving into the Atlantic, but many parts of the state are flooded, with some people being rescued by boat.
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