Source: WESH 2 News
“Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast on Wednesday as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind a trail of destruction. Milton officially moved off Florida’s coast on Thursday and was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, according to the National Hurricane Center. … According to the latest reports from the Associated Press, at least eight people were killed during Hurricane Milton. Officials confirmed that four people died during a destructive tornado outbreak in South Florida on Wednesday afternoon. … Near landfall, winds topping 100 mph destroyed buildings and even caused a crane to collapse in St. Petersburg. … Many counties in Central Florida and beyond are without power after intense winds disrupted lines.” (10/10/24)
https://www.wesh.com/article/hurricane-milton-destruction-florida-what-to-know/62573255