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Pinellas County Issues Urgent Shelter In Place Order As Hurricane Milton’s Fury Arrives
With Hurricane Milton bearing down and conditions rapidly deteriorating, Pinellas County officials are urging all residents to immediately shelter in place. Wind gusts are already exceeding 50 mph, and the storm is expected to make landfall tonight as a Category 3 hurricane.
'This is going to be a knockout': Pinellas County officials issue dire warning ahead of Hurricane Milton
Perkins closed by saying the primary goal was to "prevent the loss of life" from Hurricane Milton but that the storm will bring "scary" conditions and warned the "window is closing" on the ability to evacuate before the storm makes landfall Thursday morning.
'It could be lethal': Pinellas County residents brace for Hurricane Milton's impact
It hasn't even been two weeks since Hurricane Helene swept past this part of Florida’s Gulf Coast on its way north.
Pinellas County issues mandatory evacuation orders as Milton looms
Pinellas County officials on Monday ordered mandatory evacuations for zones A, B and C and all mobile home residents throughout the county. State of play: The orders were announced at a 3pm press conference,
Mass Medical Exodus in Pinellas County as Hurricane Milton Menaces Florida Coast
Pinellas County officials have ordered evacuations for medical facilities in zones A, B, and C due to Hurricane Milton, affecting about 6,600 patients.
Pinellas County barrier islands to shut down ahead of Hurricane Milton
Access to Pinellas County's barrier islands will close to visitors 24 hours before closing to everyone, including residents.
Pinellas County preparing for Hurricane Milton
FOX 13's Regina Gonzalez reports a live segment on the final preparations for Hurricane Milton from Pinellas County.
Conditions deteriorating as Hurricane Milton nears Florida
Hurricane Milton is lashing Florida with strong wind and rain. Keep up with the latest developments on Scripps News.
More than 50 tornado warnings issued as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida
Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 4 storm, is forecast to double in size as it barrels toward Florida. The storm’s trajectory also made a dramatic shift overnight as it moved slightly south.
Pinellas County officials say shelter in place now
With Hurricane Milton approaching and wind gusts already exceeding 50 mph, Pinellas County officials are advising all ...
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Authorities close all bridges to mainland from Pinellas County peninsula
All bridges to the mainland from the Pinellas County peninsula are closed due to Hurricane Milton’s high wind speeds and ...
In Pinellas County, fall tourism is replaced by recovery efforts
Before Hurricane Helene hit, New York subway cars were adorned with images of a blazing orange sunset aglow over emerald ...
Pinellas County issues shelter in place warning
Pinellas Emergency Director warns residents about record storm surge expected. ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County ...
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Pinellas County Opens Additional Shelters Amid Mandatory Evacuations for Storm Safety
Pinellas County opens two more shelters due to worsening storm conditions, providing additional refuge options for evacuees.
DeSantis isn’t telling whole story about FHP breaking into a Pinellas dump, county says
DeSantis has suggested the state had to break into the dump to keep it open for emergency storm-debris disposal.
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Pinellas County has opened three more shelters as time runs out to evacuate
Pinellas County officials said residents’ options are quickly diminishing for what they can do to get out of harm's way.
Worried Pinellas residents take refuge at hotels in Lakeland as Milton bears down
A woman who fled her home in Pinellas Park said that many of her neighbors did not plan to leave, despite a government ...