As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's coast, a coordinated closings for schools and universities across the state has been announced. The Archdiocese of Miami Schools Superintendent, Dr. Jim Rigg, stated yesterday that all Archdiocese of Miami Catholic schools in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties will close tomorrow, in anticipation of the storm's impact. As per a report from Local 10, activities and sports scheduled after 5:00 p.m. today have been cancelled.
In a series of closures aligning with the archdiocese schools, both Miami-Dade and Broward public schools are closing tomorrow, with Broward extending closures through Thursday. Additionally, several state and private universities—including Florida International University, Florida Atlantic University, and Nova Southeastern University—have announced suspension of operations and cancellations of in-person as well as online classes. In statements obtained by CBS Miami, institutions detailed their plans, with universities like the University of Miami shifting to remote class formats for the duration of the hurricane threat.
Transportation services and public events are also being affected by Hurricane Milton. Brightline trains between West Palm Beach and Orlando will suspend operations tomorrow and Thursday, modifying some today services as well. The Florida Panthers postponed a Champions Ring Ceremony originally set for yesterday, placing safety ahead of celebration. Furthermore, according to Local 10, the planned Latino Summit at Trump National Doral Miami featuring former President Donald Trump has been postponed due to severe forecasts, shifting focus to the storm's potential casualties.
Infrastructure measures are underway for Hurricane Milton's impact. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is preparing to lock down drawbridges in the affected counties to prevent marine navigation during the hurricane. "All mariners must seek safe harbor before noon Tuesday," the department advised to CBS Miami, postponing a pedestrian bridge replacement project as a part of the precautionary efforts. Zoo Miami, which closed due to inclement weather on Sunday, plans to remain open if weather conditions permit, offering reduced admissions, with some animals being moved to indoor enclosures.
