Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida as a Category 3 storm, causing widespread destruction. Throughout the day, reports of power outages escalated, reaching over 3 million homes and businesses. The storm spawned tornadoes and caused dangerous flooding, with at least 5 deaths reported by evening. Governor DeSantis stated it was "not the worst-case scenario" but acknowledged significant damage. The roof of Tropicana Field was blown off, highlighting the storm's intensity. As Milton moved offshore, attention shifted to rescue efforts and damage assessment. The political dimension emerged as DeSantis criticized Vice President Harris for "trying to inject herself" into the relief efforts. Meanwhile, the media closely tracked the storm's progress and its impact on Florida's communities.