Stores across the central Florida region saw runs on bottled water, flashlights, and generators. Long lines of vehicles jockeyed for sand and sandbags — scarce, in some places that offered

As Hurricane Milton approaches, South Florida cities, government agencies, businesses, entertainment venues and other groups are deciding how to proceed in the next few days — whether to stay open

With forecasts suggesting Hurricane Milton may retain hurricane strength as it barrels through Central Florida, sandbag locations in Orange County and Brevard County are now open.