Two Dead as Tornado Tears Through St. Lucie County Amid Hurricane Milton
A devastating tornado ripped through St. Lucie County, Florida, killing two people and injuring several others as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state. The St. Lucie Fire District confirmed the fatalities and said multiple victims were rushed to hospitals.
Spanish Lakes Community Struck by Killer Twister
The deadly twister struck the Spanish Lakes Country Club area in Fort Pierce around 4:30 PM, Sheriff Keith Pearson revealed. It was one of 19 confirmed tornadoes that tore across Florida yesterday, a direct result of Milton’s violent weather system.
Millions Face Blackouts as Florida Battles Hurricane Milton
Power outages have plunged over 1.5 million homes and businesses into darkness. Hardee County, Sarasota, and Manatee counties suffered the worst of the blackout crisis, according to Poweroutage.us.
Hurricane Milton Nears Florida Coast with 105 mph Winds
The National Hurricane Center reports Milton is about 100 miles southwest of Cape Canaveral, packing sustained winds of 105 mph. The storm threatens both coastal and inland communities, prompting emergency services to stay on high alert.
Governor Ron DeSantis urged residents to heed evacuation orders and stay safe as the dangerous storm heads their way.
