CENTCOM to continue supporting Middle East operations as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida headquarters
The Pentagon says 24/7 operations for U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) will be affected by Hurricane Milton as the massive storm approaches Tampa, Florida, home to MacDill Air Force Base, where CENTCOM headquarters is located. is not expected. Sabrina Singh, a Pentagon deputy spokeswoman, told reporters Tuesday that she did not provide specific numbers on how […]
Trump Florida resort hosts linemen before Hurricane Milton response
The Trump Organization on Wednesday invited more than 200 power line workers to stay at its Miami golf resort as Florida's Gulf Coast prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall this week. Eric Trump, vice president of the organization, shared the news. in post on social platform X. “We are honored to welcome 275 amazing […]
Musk, T-Mobile Team Up To Provide Victims Of Hurricane Milton Free Starlink Direct-To-Cell Service
Taylor Fritz of the United States and Jannik Sinner of Italy play men's singles on day 14 of the 2024 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, Queens, on September 8, 2024. Elon Musk watching the finals. New York City. (Photo by Sarah Steer/Getty Images) OAN Staff Avril Elfie10:30am […]
Musk steps up Starlink access as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida
SpaceX and CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday stepped up the deployment of Starlink's direct cell communications service to areas expected to be hit by Hurricane Milton, marking the aerospace company's latest aid effort. This rollout is new partnership Starlink and T-Mobile will launch a direct-to-cell satellite that will issue emergency alerts to all phones and […]
‘You’re gonna die’: Tampa mayor issues blunt warning to residents ignoring evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton approaches
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor (D) had a blunt and tough message Tuesday night for Floridians who ignore evacuation orders as Hurricane Milton approaches the peninsula. “The number one message, as has been the case for the past few days, is to be prepared. Do everything you have to do before you leave the evacuation zone.” […]
Hurricane Milton threatens 235,000 commercial properties, Moody’s estimates
Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, spoke about how his district is preparing for Hurricane Milton, and Rep. James Comer spoke about FEMA, the federal response to hurricane season, and FEMA funding for illegal immigrants. We are calling for a review of the use of . hurricane milton With just hours left until Florida hits, Moody's says […]
FEMA has just 9% of staff available ahead of Hurricane Milton
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has less than 10% of its front-line personnel available for deployment as it prepares for the second major hurricane to hit the Southeast this month, according to its daily operational summary. FEMA Publish daily briefing on Wednesday As preparations continue for Hurricane Milton, which is expected to hit Florida […]
Bucs’ 3-word message as Hurricane Milton set to devastate Florida
As Hurricane Milton approaches Florida's west coast, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a message for Floridians. “Stay safe, Florida,” the team said in a statement at the X. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM This GOES-16 GeoColor satellite image taken at 12:15 PM EDT and provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration […]
Floridians Told to Get Moving as Hurricane Milton Closes In
Just go. That was the message Wednesday morning to Floridians still prepared to resist evacuation orders ahead of Hurricane Milton's landfall, as officials warn of grim survival chances for those left behind. About 17% of Florida's roughly 8,000 gas stations are out of fuel, and roads leading out of Tampa remain bumper-to-bumper, according to GasBuddy, […]
Hurricane Milton spawns a new threat — tornado supercells
Florida residents are already facing the dire threat of Hurricane Milton, a supercell of tornadoes. The National Hurricane Center announced Wednesday morning that storms with the potential to produce tornadoes have begun pounding the southern Florida peninsula as Hurricane Milton rapidly approaches the Sunshine State. The powerful Category 4 storm turned northeast at 17 mph […]