Hurricane Milton Wrecks Florida with 120mph Winds and Record Flooding
Hurricane Milton smashed ashore Wednesday night as a fierce Category 4 storm, battering Florida with catastrophic winds reaching 120mph and historic flooding. St. Petersburg took the brunt, where the roof of Tropicana Field – home to the Tampa Bay Rays – was ripped off. The stadium, which was sheltering first responders and cleanup crews, now lies in ruins, littered with debris and abandoned cots.
Deadly Tornadoes Lash St. Lucie County
After weakening to Category 1 by Thursday morning, Milton unleashed a deadly tornado outbreak in St. Lucie County. Over 100 homes were flattened, and multiple fatalities have been reported. Officials are still piecing together the full scale of the destruction.
Tampa City Faces Crane Collapse and Power Blackout
In St. Petersburg, disaster struck when a massive construction crane toppled from atop a building, smashing into the Tampa Bay Times offices below. Amazingly, no one was hurt. Meanwhile, nearly three million Floridians remain without power as crews scramble to restore electricity amid widespread damage.
Residents Urged to Stay Alert as Cleanup Begins
The Tampa area remains under a critical Flash Flood Emergency. Authorities are urging locals to stay vigilant and follow all safety instructions while emergency teams battle the fallout of Hurricane Milton.
Stay tuned for live updates on the disaster’s unfolding aftermath.
