Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:15pm on 10 Oct 2024,Thursday Weather & Environment
Hurricane Milton has caused widespread devastation in Florida, with multiple deaths reported. St Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson confirmed fatalities, including 4 people killed by tornadoes in a modular home community. He described the destruction, stating "everything in the hurricane's path is gone." Power outages have surged, affecting 3.25 million energy customers in central Florida. The St Lucie Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the death toll, while local officials warned that power restoration could take weeks. Major damage has been reported across St Lucie County, including in Port St Lucie.
