Our hearts go out to everybody who’s been affected by this,” DeSantis said. “We’re happy to have been supportive of the rescue efforts.”

Most of Florida south of Orlando — including Miami-Dade, Broward, the Keys and Tampa Bay — could expect to see tornadoes Wednesday as Hurricane Milton barrels toward the state. READ MORE: Hurricane Milton, a monster Cat 4, roars toward Florida Gulf Coast landfall

Tornado watches and warnings are in effect across Florida, including one for Manatee County. The tornado watch for Manatee, which also includes nine other counties, is in effect until 9 p.m. Wednesday. According to the National Hurricane Center, you should do the following if a tornado is in the area:

Hurricane Milton has spawned a destructive tornado outbreak, with more than two dozen reported twisters on Wednesday ahead of landfall. Milton is expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast Wednesday night,

By The Associated Press Hurricane Milton dropped to a Category 4 early Wednesday as it churns toward Florida’s west coast. The National Hurricane Center had predicted it would likely weaken,

Double Disaster' in Florida, Where Tornadoes Heralded Milton's Arrival By Brad Brooks LAKEWOOD PARK, Florida (Reuters) - As a tornado whipped up by Hurricane Milton approached, Crystal Coleman raced with her 17-year-old daughter to hide in the bathroom of her home in Lakewood Park in Florida's hard-hit St.

Hours before Milton made landfall on Florida's west coast, many were caught by surprise when the hurricane's outer bands spawned deadly tornadoes hundreds of miles away.

At least 10 people were dead after Hurricane Milton smashed into Florida, US authorities said Thursday, after the monster weather system sent tornados spinning across the state and flooded swaths