The death toll from Hurricane Milton, which swept through Florida, has risen to at least eight.
Here’s a breakdown of the fatalities:
- In Ormond Beach, one person died due to a fallen tree, according to Volusia County Emergency Management Director Clint Mecham, as reported by The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
- Two deaths occurred in St. Petersburg, with authorities considering them storm-related, though the exact causes are still unknown, according to the Tampa Bay Times on Thursday.
- St. Lucie County reported at least five fatalities, where nine tornadoes hit the area on Wednesday afternoon, including three within a 25-minute span.
