A worker clears sand from the roadway in Bradenton Beach on Oct. 11, 2024.
Thomas Bender, Sarasota Herald-Tribune via USA TODAY Network
Luke 21:25 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves
Important Takeaways:
- Across the state, the storm has been tied to at least 16 deaths.
- As of Friday morning, 2.2 million utility customers remained without power
- Some communities remained inundated with floodwater on Friday as residents salvaged belongings from damaged homes.
- Throughout east central Florida, 42 warnings were issued and weather service officials have yet to determine the exact number of twisters that formed across the region.
- Milton spawned a deadly tornado outbreak that killed at least six in St. Lucie County on Florida’s east coast.
- In portions of St. Petersburg, the storm dumped over 18 inches of rain, and at one point, 8.50 inches fell in just 3 hours, according to the weather service.
- In Milton’s wake, gasoline remains scarce in some areas
- First responders in Hillsborough County conducted water rescues Friday morning as the Alafia River rose above its flood stage and houses were submerged in several feet of water.
- Tampa International Airport resumed flights beginning at 8 a.m. Friday following a three-day suspension.
- IRS has extended that deadline for many impacted by hurricanes and other natural disasters
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