Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc across Florida on Wednesday night, causing widespread power outages as it made landfall near Siesta Key in Sarasota County before barreling through the central part of the state. What Happened: Over 2 million residents were left without power as the storm’s...

As Hurricane Milton barrels through Florida’s west coast with 120 mph winds, the importance of being prepared has never been clearer. If you’re in the Tampa or St. Petersburg areas, where extremely dangerous winds are now spreading, sheltering in place is essential. But what happens if...

In a recent development, Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has come under scrutiny for propagating conspiracy theories about the government’s ability to manipulate severe weather events such as hurricanes. What Happened: On Wednesday, Greene took to X and cited the...

Pop icon Taylor Swift has donated $5 million to Feeding America to support their disaster relief initiatives in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. What Happened: Feeding America announced Swift’s substantial contribution on Wednesday. The funds are earmarked for relief efforts in...

For meteorologists who study extreme weather events like Hurricane Milton — and Hurricane Helene just two weeks ago — the most frightening aspect of the back-to-back storms isn’t just strength. It’s speed. The fact that Milton mutated from tropical storm to Category 5 hurricane in...

The White House is now on Reddit (NYSE:RDDT), which means you can get hurricane information and updates from the American government the same place retail investors have scoured for trading tips and investment ideas. What Happened: Reddit has an official White House account, which is currently...

As Hurricane Milton barrels through the Gulf of Mexico towards Florida on Wednesday, officials downgraded the storm from Category 5 to Category 4. That’s not enough to rescind calls for residents to evacuate. For a look at how hurricanes are categorized, and what it means for sustained wind...

As Florida braces for the destructive force of Hurricane Milton, inmates in several counties are "assisting residents that are not capable of filling their own sandbags," the Lake County Sheriff's Office wrote in a Facebook post.   In preparation for the now Category 4 storm, the Lake County...

Insurance, regional banks, fitness centers, utilities, hospitals and theme parks are among the sectors that could be negatively impacted when Hurricane Milton hits Florida Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Here's a look at some of the sectors and stocks that investors should be watching...

Walt Disney World owned by the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) will be closing early on Wednesday as Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton. What Happened: Disney World announced that it will be closing its Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by the closure...

SpaceX‘s Starlink team and T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) have activated their Direct-to-Cell coverage to provide emergency alerts for all phones and telecommunications carriers in areas affected by Hurricane Helene as well as Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton, the company said on Tuesday....

EV giant Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) instructed its vehicle owners to charge their electric vehicles fully at home before Hurricane Milton hits the Florida peninsula while adding that it will dedicate its efforts to deploying mobile superchargers after the hurricane. What Happened: Tesla said in a post...

In the face of impending Hurricane Milton, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has refuted claims made by Vice President Kamala Harris accusing him of “political gamesmanship”. DeSantis has labeled these accusations as “delusional”, following reports that he did not respond to...

Insurance companies operating in Florida face significant challenges following two intense hurricanes: Helene and Milton. What Happened: After Hurricane Helene, losses for private insurers were estimated at $3 to $6 billion. Hurricane Milton, expected to make landfall Wednesday on Florida's Gulf...

Hurricane Milton is nearing the west coast of Florida and bringing a second powerful storm to the state within two weeks. Here's the latest update on the storm, expected to make landfall in the U.S. on Wednesday night. What Happened: Hurricane Milton reached Category 5 status Monday with winds of...