Miami-Dade County officials have issued recommendations for residents to seek shelter ahead of Hurricane Milton, with services adjusted and evacuations ongoing.

A 15-year-old Florida boy was arrested after a shooting during a vape cartridge sale led to two teens being injured.

A Palm Beach Gardens community is recovering after a tornado from Hurricane Milton caused severe damage, with city crews assessing the situation and clearing roads for emergency vehicles.

The Florida Panthers have canceled their public ring ceremony due to Hurricane Milton, opting for a private event instead. They still plan to play their season opener.

The Miami Heat postponed their preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks due to Hurricane Milton, rescheduling for Oct. 16. Tickets will be transferred or refunded.

FPL is prepared to restore power during Hurricane Milton, with a 17,000-strong team and additional crews from 37 states ready to assist with expected outages in Florida.

Palm Beach County has halted construction activities due to a tropical storm warning, except for necessary securing of sites, with county offices closing and inspections rescheduled.

Seabreeze Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale has reopened after repairs on a 12-inch water main break, but future closures and further work are anticipated.

Fort Lauderdale's SE 3rd Avenue southbound closure extended until October 18 due to unexpected weather delays.

As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, residents rush to prepare, lining up for sandbags and finalizing safety measures, with officials emphasizing the urgency to act before conditions worsen.

Miami is preparing for Hurricane Milton, with forecasts of high heat, strong winds, and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service predicts improving conditions by the weekend.

Mayor Francis Suarez has declared a State of Emergency in Miami due to the approaching Hurricane Milton, urging residents to prepare for the storm's potential impact.

Miami's waste department will maintain normal garbage collection on Columbus Day, advising residents to properly sort and set out trash to avoid clutter and disruption.