Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall in Florida
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, on October 9, 2024, around 8:30 p.m., causing widespread devastation. With winds exceeding 120 mph and torrential rain, the storm left 1.1 million homes and businesses without power, particularly in Sarasota, Manatee, and Hardee counties. Tornadoes struck St. Lucie County, resulting in multiple…