Hurricane Milton threatens to scatter Florida’s toxic phosphate waste

As Hurricane Milton slams into Florida, environmental concerns mount over the state’s phosphate fertilizer industry and its hazardous waste sites, which are now in the storm’s path.

Hurricane Milton nears Florida landfall
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Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton as the storm nears landfall on Wednesday.

Hurricane Milton threatens IV fluid supply, already thin after Helene

A company that manufactures IV fluids is working to move its supplies to a secure space as the Florida area braces for Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton: These cruise lines are redirecting ships

Many of Florida’s ports are closed ahead of Hurricane Milton. Here’s which cruise lines are impacted.

Hurricane Milton nears FL as people go to shelters
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Category 4 Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida and is expected to bring widespread power outages, flooding, and potential life-threatening storm surge. While some people are evacuating, others are seeking shelters for safety. FOX reporter Kennedy Hayes has more from Lakeland, Florida.

Gov. DeSantis brief on Hurricane Milton [RAW]
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference on Oct. 9 to discuss preparations ahead of Hurricane Milton?s landfall. As of Wednesday afternoon, Milton remains a Category 4 hurricane.

Chilling warnings for Tampa Bay area residents ahead of Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton is on track to slam into the west coast of Florida as one of the most destructive storms the Tampa Bay area has ever seen. Local officials are not mincing words as they urge storm-weary residents to evacuate.

Hurricane Milton: NOAA research flight through Milton
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FOX 9's Cody Matz takes a look at how scientists get research about hurricanes as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida. Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday night or Thursday morning.

Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida as Cat 5
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Hurricane Milton remains in the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday morning as a category 5 hurricane with sustained winds of 140 mph. The hurricane is barreling toward Florida's west coast, where it is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. FOX 9 meteorologist Cody Matz has your update on Milton's projected path.

Florida residents arriving in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton

Traffic on Interstate 75 northbound in Georgia has been heavy throughout Tuesday as Floridians evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton.

Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches

Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.

Hurricane Milton causing gas shortages in Florida as residents evacuate storm

Residents trying to escape Hurricane Milton’s path are feeling the impact of fuel supply shortages at some gas stations with gas in high demand.

Hurricane categories: What do they mean?

Hurricane categories are assigned based on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.

Sen. Klobuchar urges action on IV solutions shortage as hurricanes disrupt manufacturing

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is asking federal administrators to address the shortage of IV solutions as Hurricane Milton could potentially impact a facility in Florida following Hurricane Helene's damage to the country's largest manufacturing facility in North Carolina.