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See what Hurricane Milton did to Florida. Video of the arriving storm and the damage

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Hurricane Milton: What to know

A guide to closings across South Florida and the state, local weather, storm preparation.

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Hurricane Milton came ashore Wednesday night in Siesta Key near Sarasota, but the more populated Tampa Bay region took a big hit with ripped buildings and flooded communities in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Bradenton

Here’s what the hurricane looked like as it came through the area, and some of the wind and water damage the storm left:

Waves crash on the shore line early Wednesday evening on October 9, 2024. The high tide for Venice Beach area will at 5:00 AM on Thursday, as the west coast awaits the arrival of Hurricane Milton.
Waves crash on the shore line early Wednesday evening on October 9, 2024. The high tide for Venice Beach area will at 5:00 AM on Thursday, as the west coast awaits the arrival of Hurricane Milton. Al Diaz / Miami Herald Staff adiaz@miamiherald.com

This story was originally published October 10, 2024 at 6:18 AM.

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Hurricane Milton: What to know

A guide to closings across South Florida and the state, local weather, storm preparation.

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