Hurricane Milton Causes 16 Deaths, Political Fallout

Hurricane Milton, which made landfall as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida, has left extensive damage and at least 16 fatalities across the state. The hurricane caused severe flooding, power outages affecting over 3 million people, and spawned numerous tornadoes, including an EF1 that damaged Cocoa Beach. Significant infrastructure damage was reported, such as the collapse of a crane in St. Petersburg and the destruction of roofs, including that of Tropicana Field. Recovery efforts are underway, with emergency services rescuing residents in affected areas like Tampa and Sarasota. Politically, the disaster has sparked criticism over the federal response, with former President Trump and Vice President Harris trading barbs over storm recovery management.