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Another St. Lucie Co. death confirmed after Hurricane Milton

A 79-year-old man who died over the weekend is confirmed to be the seventh death in St. Lucie County linked to Hurricane Milton.

Unincorporated St. Lucie County estimates nearly $500 million in damage from Milton

WPTV spoke with George Landry, St. Lucie County's administrator, at the Fenn Center in Fort Pierce about the damage caused by Hurricane Milton.

Death toll in St. Lucie County due to Hurricane Milton rises to 7

Robert Mackenzie, 79, was putting up shutters in preparation for Hurricane Milton when he fell from his ladder

5 reasons Hurricane Milton's tornado outbreak was historic

One of the biggest stories from Hurricane Milton was its tornadoes, all of which occurred before landfall. Although some tornado records were broken and despite dozens of tornado reports, the storm didn't make it into the top five hurricane-spawned tornado outbreaks in history.

6 victims of deadly tornado in St. Lucie County community identified, ages 66 to 85

The six victims killed in a tornado in Spanish Lakes Country Club Village have been identified on Monday, their ages ranging from 66 to 85.

NWS: Two tornadoes in downtown Vero Beach as more damage surveyed across Treasure Coast

The tornadoes followed similar paths, so officials were having a difficult time determining their tracks and strengths.

Florida cold front will drop lows into the 40s. Here's when it will get cold

It’s time to dust off your favorite sweaters, Florida, because it’s about to get cold. Well, cold-ish. A cold front is about to hit Florida, which will plunge low temperatures into the mid to high-40s while high temperatures fluctuate from the high 60s to mid 80s.

Nashville nurse recounts 'apocalyptic' scene in Asheville's Mission Hospital

A Nashville nurse supervisor tearfully describes 'apocalyptic' scene inside the ER of Asheville's Mission Hospital after Tropical Storm Helene hit.

6 orthopedic mergers to know in 2024

6. The Institute for Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine merged with the Orthopedic Center of Florida April 1.

Letters: Vero Beach Breeze service at risk because of St. Lucie? Where is hurricane help?

Vero Beach City Council must invest in airport projects to ensure Treasure Coast airport doesn't steal commercial service; buck up on hurricane help.

Ohio Task Force 1 returns home after nearly 3 weeks of helping North Carolina, Florida

After spending nearly three weeks in North Carolina and Florida to assist with hurricane recovery, Ohio Task Force 1 is heading home.

Two Florida residents win $1 million each from scratch-off lottery tickets

Some good news out of Florida, two people have won $1 million each after playing scratch-off games. The Florida Lottery said Sandra Kelley of Por

F2 tornado, F1 tornado both confirmed in Martin County from Hurricane Milton

Two tornadoes from Hurricane Milton have been confirmed in Martin County. See their paths through Hobe Sound and Port Salerno.

Hurricane Milton damage photos in St. Lucie County, Florida: Flooding, storm surge

Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, at 8:30 p.m. Oct. 9, 2024, as a Category 3 storm. See the damage from St. Lucie County.

Search for victims continues at Spanish Lakes where 6 died from tornado

The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office continues its investigation into the deaths of six people at the Spanish Lakes subdivision in St. Lucie County where a tornado touched down Wednesday.

Rick Scott, Brian Mast, others update residents on Hurricane Milton

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, and St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson address media regarding Hurricane Milton's destruction.

St. Lucie County announces road closures for Hurricane Milton recovery

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — St. Lucie County officials are warning residents of road closures due to Hurricane Milton's damage. The county stated that utility crews need these closures to restore power. It was reported that beginning Sunday, Kings Highway in Fort Pierce will be closed from Immokolee Road to Angle Road.

St. Lucie County: Roads, preserves close after Hurricane Milton damage

All St. Lucie County preserves remain closed until further notice because most of the trails have branches down and heavy flooding.

BCPO: Kearny man charged in fatal Lyndhurst hit & run

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has arrested a 29-year-old Kearny man and has charged him in connection to a hit and run accident on Oct. 10 that took the

Here’s where you can go in St. Lucie County for Milton recovery help

The Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce will be open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hurricane Milton live: DeSantis announces free gas for residents as $160bn in damage expected

At least 17 people have died after Hurricane Milton devastated portions of Florida, as the extent of damage caused becomes clear in the wake of the storm.

Volusia County urges people to stay off all beaches for now because of hazards

People who still choose to walk on the beach should wear shoes to prevent foot injuries, according to the county. Also, residents and visitors should not cross barricades, fences or gates for closed areas. 3:56 p.m. Here's a Hurricane Milton status update from Volusia County government on recreational areas around the county:

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MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton

Major League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton.

Floridians return after storm destruction

At least 10 people were dead, and rescuers were still saving people from swollen rivers, but many expressed relief that Milton was not worse. The hurricane spared densely populated Tampa a direct hit, and the lethal storm surge that scientists feared never materialized.

Hurricane Milton: See the path of EF3 tornado in St. Lucie County, Spanish Lakes

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The first tornado confirmed on the Treasure Coast — of what will be many tornadoes here alone from Hurricane Milton — was rated an EF3 tornado with peak winds up to 155 mph.

Hurricane Milton: Six dead following tornadoes in Spanish Lakes, Lakewood Park, Fort Pierce

St. Lucie County residents wake up Thursday to power outages, building damage, downed lines, debris and flooding.

'Amazing' woman among 6 killed in St. Lucie County tornadoes

WPTV has confirmed through family members that a 66-year-old woman was among at least six people killed by the tornado outbreak.

66-year-old 'amazing' woman among 6 killed in St. Lucie County after tornado outbreak from Hurricane Milton

WPTV has confirmed through family members that a 66-year-old woman was among at least six people killed Wednesday from a tornado outbreak across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beach.

Videos show tornado winds brought by Milton tearing up trees in St. Lucie County

Videos posted by St. Lucie County on social media after a pair of tornados brought in by Hurricane Milton tore through the area shows the incredible speed and power of the twisters.

Eric Trump is now a Deputy Sheriff in St. Lucie County

Eric Trump now carries a badge — and the authority to make arrests — in St. Lucie County. On Tuesday, as Hurricane Milton bore down on Florida’s Gulf Coast, St. Lucie Sheriff Keith Pearson swore in Donald Trump’s second-eldest son as a Special Deputy.