Renowned scientist's ashes dropped into eye of Hurricane Milton as tribute
The ashes were released into the eye of the hurricane Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before Milton made landfall.
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Florida braces for Hurricane Milton; Israeli tanks reportedly push deeper into northern Gaza.
Top border official on FEMA disinformation
Troy Miller, the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, tells CBS News that hurricane relief funds are not being redirected to help care for migrants. "Shelter and Services Program is authorized, independently funded by Congress. It has nothing to do with the disaster relief funds," Miller said. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more.
Navigating insurance claims after Milton
Analysts estimate Hurricane Milton could have caused up to $50 billion in insured losses for Florida property owners. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what to do about filing a claim.
Florida resident recounts riding out hurricane on a sailboat
Joseph Malinowski, known as "Lieutenant Dan," told CBS News that he wasn't afraid of Hurricane Milton, despite his boat being slammed into a wall.
Florida's "Lt. Dan" describes surviving Hurricane Milton on his sailboat
The viral Florida man known as "Lieutenant Dan" is safe after riding out Hurricane Milton on his sailboat in Tampa Bay. He told CBS News that the Category 3 storm was "pretty mellow," despite smashing his boat up against a wall. "I'm not scared of anything," he said, adding that if another hurricane comes, "I'd remain on my boat no matter what."
Florida begins recovery after Milton
Hurricane Milton's historic rainfall submerged communities as first responders spent Thursday rescuing people stranded in homes and apartment buildings. The storm is responsible for at least 16 deaths.
Dog rescued from Hurricane Milton rubble reunites with family
A dog was rescued from the rubble of a home hit by a tornado at a retirement community spurred by Hurricane Milton.
Coast Guard rescues boat captain clinging to cooler in Gulf of Mexico
A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler around 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter.
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A boat captain rode out Hurricane Milton overnight in the Gulf of Mexico before he was found clinging to a cooler about 30 miles offshore and rescued by helicopter. (Video provided by the U.S. Coast Guard)
Hurricane Milton brings windy conditions to South Florida, flights canceled
Miami-Dade and Broward are under a wind advisory.
Photos, videos show Hurricane Milton damage in Florida
Hurricane Milton, which made landfall on Florida's west coast on Wednesday, also sparked multiple tornadoes.
Biden calls on Congress to act on emergency funding after hurricanes
President Biden also warned that conditions remain dangerous in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
Obama campaigns for Harris
Former President Barack Obama is campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Thursday. Meanwhile, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is accusing Harris of "politicizing" the hurricane disaster recovery. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa reports on Harris' campaign and the politics of disaster relief.
On-the-ground look at Orlando flooding, damage
Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida's west coast Wednesday night, killing several people, leaving more than 3 million residents without power and causing catastrophic flooding. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more from Orlando.
How a North Carolina radio station became a lifeline after Helene
As Helene bore down on the mountains of North Carolina, an Asheville radio station helped coordinate wellness checks and connect the stranded with resources.
Dog found in rubble of home destroyed by Milton
A CBS News crew on Thursday was surveying the destruction left behind by Hurricane Milton in a retirement community in Fort Pierce, Florida, when a dog was found in the debris of a home. Lulu, a small Shih Tzu, survived Milton, but her owners died. Morgan Raynor has more.
How radio became a lifeline during Helene
When Hurricane Helene struck western North Carolina, it knocked out cell phone service in some areas, forcing many residents to depend on the radio for communication and information. For days, WWNC AM radio host Mark Starling and his producer, Tank Spencer, served as a proxy dispatch service, helping to coordinate wellness checks and connect the stranded with nearby resources. Skyler Henry has more.
A look at Hurricane Milton's Florida damage
Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm near Siesta Key, Florida, before moving across the state and eventually offshore on the east side by Thursday morning. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more on the damage, and CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans talks about Milton's rapid intensification.
Biden hits Trump for hurricane misinformation
President Biden has again called out former President Donald Trump for spreading false information about response efforts to hurricanes Helene and Milton, while Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Thursday that some hurricane victims have heard false rumors that FEMA will seize their land. Nancy Cordes reports.
Florida's Boca Grande devastated by Milton
The barrier island community of Boca Grande on Florida's west coast sustained significant damage from Hurricane Milton. Vehicles were swept away and businesses were caked in sand. With the only bridge into Boca Grande closed, Nicole Valdes got access in a helicopter with the Lee County Sheriff.
Republicans seek aid after voting against it
Several Florida Republicans are now demanding more funds to boost recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but they have previously voted against measures providing disaster relief. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to discuss.
Biden calls for more disaster relief funding
On Thursday, President Biden called on Congress to return to Washington, D.C., to pass more funding for disaster relief. He said FEMA has what it needs to respond to Hurricanes Milton and Helene, but a federal program to help small businesses impacted by disasters needs more funds. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.
Milton leaves parts of Orlando flooded
Hurricane Milton has now moved out of Florida and into the Atlantic but left behind in its wake a path of death and destruction. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest on conditions in Orlando.
DeSantis: At least 340 rescued after Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gave an update on Hurricane Milton rescue and recovery efforts Thursday, noting that 340 people and 49 pets have been rescued since the storm's landfall Wednesday night. The governor also said that inland flooding caused by the storm in central and northern parts of the state has blocked key roadways. Energy companies are working to restore power to the estimated three million residents in the dark.
Netanyahu hopes to announce release of Gaza hostages "in the coming days"
The plan called for Hamas to return all Israeli hostages and for the Israeli military to begin withdrawing from parts of the Gaza Strip in phases.
Oregon judge temporarily blocks deployment of the National Guard to Portland
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, issued the temporary restraining order, which is set to expire on Oct. 18, according to court records.
Pritzker: Trump administration intends to federalize 300 Illinois National Guard
The statement comes amid clashes between protesters and federal agents in Broadview, Illinois, and other reported ICE activity around the city of Chicago.
Virginia AG candidate faces backlash over violent, inflammatory text messages
In text messages from 2022, former Virginia House Delegate Jay Jones mused about hypothetically shooting then-Republican Speaker of the House of Delegates Todd Gilbert.
Ex-NFL QB Mark Sanchez arrested on battery charges after being hospitalized
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Government shutdown to continue into next week after Senate votes fail again
The 2025 government shutdown stretched into its fourth day on Saturday, with the Senate again failing to advance competing proposals to end the impasse.
Feds shoot woman in Chicago suburb after allegedly being boxed in by cars
The Department of Homeland Security said federal agents shot a woman in Broadview, Illinois, after they said they were rammed and boxed in by cars Saturday.
Rite Aid closing all locations after decades in business
Rite Aid announced on its website that all locations will be closing.
Security video helps lead to a masked killer who tried to hide the crime
Dr. Steven Milner, a well-respected Oregon veterinarian, was accused of stalking and disguising himself before murdering Kenny Fandrich — the husband of a former employee. Security cameras played a key role in how detectives pieced the case together.