There were 18,000 Florida homes without power as of Wednesday afternoon, according to the Governor’s Office. Some 20,000 have already been restored after losing power across the state during the storm. “Extreme Cold Warnings” remain in effect for most of the Panhandle through Thursday morning.
Due to stringent documentation requirements, TD Bank refuses to cash a Florida property owner’s $20K insurance check. They want documents that may take months following back-to-back hurricanes in the state.
The National Weather Service just dropped updated snowfall totals, with Milton now up to 9.8 inches. This will be the final total and, if verified, may stand as the new Florida state record for snowfall. A previous record was 4 inches, also set in Milton in 1954.
In Florida, the Panhandle experienced record-breaking snow, with Milton recording 8.8 inches, breaking a previous record set in 1954.
Florida's 24-hour snowfall record has been surpassed as a "historic" winter storm swept along the Gulf Coast. Although the record-breaking snow—a somewhat rare sight in Florida—may be impressive to behold, heavy winter weather can disrupt travel and create hazardous driving conditions.
A falling crane damaged an office building during Hurricane Milton. A Times investigation revealed gaps in oversight.
The rare winter storm that hit the southern U.S. dumped significant amounts of snow on areas that usually get none.
Snow totals are still being reported across Florida, but as of Wednesday morning, it appears Pensacola has broken the snow record for the state.
Expect temperatures to get warmer during the days through the weekend, but overnight lows will still be freezing for most of North and Central Florida.
The winter storm that hit the southern United States on Tuesday and brought record-breaking snow to the northern Florida city of Milton might bring lingering showers to parts of the state on Thursday.
Sterling Young scored 19 points as Florida A&M beat Alcorn State 65-64 on Saturday night. Young shot 7 for 17, including 5 for 10 from beyond the arc for the Rattlers (6-11, 3-3 Southwestern Athletic Conference).