“Behind Milton there was a marked dry air plume that pushed over the area and so we’re definitely seeing those lower dew points and more comfortable temperatures over the area — today into tomorrow,” Ana Torres-Vazquez, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Miami, said on Friday.

The National Hurricane Center's track forecasts for the eventual path of Hurricane Milton were unusually accurate, starting from the first storm advisory. Why it matters: The early confidence in the eventual path of Hurricane Milton allowed officials time to warn the public and prepare communities for the powerful storm.

A new federal report says Florida’s struggling citrus industry already was expected to produce less fruit during the 2024-2025 growing season.

From Siesta Key to Saint Augustine and all points in-between, Hurricane Milton ripped through the heart of Florida. Here's the latest news on the aftermath.

As the cleanup continued, over 2.5 million customers in Florida remained without power Friday morning. Theme parks, meanwhile, prepared to reopen.