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Photos and videos show the damage caused by Hurricane Milton as Florida recovers from the storm's aftermath


Photos and videos show the damage caused by Hurricane Milton as Florida recovers from the storm's aftermath

Several dead, dozens rescued after Milton


Several dead, dozens rescued after Hurricane Milton

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Florida recovers after that Hurricane Miltonthat swept across the central part of the state, causing wind damage and flooding in many communities. The storm Landing made in Siesta Key on the state's west coast Wednesday night as a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 120 mph.

Milton was downgraded to a Category 1 storm as it moved eastward across the state, and by late Thursday it had moved out over the Atlantic Ocean, where it continued to weaken into a post-tropical depression.

Several Tornadoes The Milton fire also caused significant damage.

At least 10 people died in the storm, officials confirmed to CBS News on Thursday afternoon.

Several of Florida's most famous theme parks closed Earlier this week in preparation for Milton's arrival. On Thursday, Disney said in a statement that the Walt Disney World Resort, located southeast of Orlando, had “weathered the storm” and would reopen Friday.

Here's a look at some of the storm damage, including the destroyed roof of Tropicana Fieldthe home stadium of the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg.

Tropicana Field's dome ripped open by Hurricane Milton
A drone image shows the dome of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, torn open by Hurricane Milton.

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A construction crane also crashed onto a building in St. Petersburg, leaving a gaping hole.

Hurricane Milton devastates Florida, leaving millions without power
A crane collapsed onto a building in St. Petersburg, Florida, as Hurricane Milton swept across the state.

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Videos shared by the city on social media show the crane collapse, Tropicana Field and other damage.

Other photos show damaged homes, downed signs and trees, and flooded streets.

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A destroyed home is seen in St. Pete Beach, Florida after Hurricane Milton.

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Employees pick up some of their belongings at a beauty salon that was destroyed by a tornado caused by Hurricane Milton in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

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A drone image shows a collapsed sign in New Port Richey, Florida, after Hurricane Milton.

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A broken traffic light pole blocks the road in the downtown business district of Orlando, Florida after Hurricane Milton passed through.

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A tornado caused by Hurricane Milton ripped off part of the roof of Lakewood Park Church.

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In this aerial photo, a person walks through floodwaters that inundated a neighborhood in Punta Gorda, Florida, after Hurricane Milton came ashore on October 9, 2024.

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A capsized boat and debris are seen at a marina in Punta Gorda, Florida, following Hurricane Milton.

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A damaged road sign is seen in St. Petersburg, Florida after Hurricane Milton struck the state.

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A Wells Fargo bank branch was destroyed by a tornado caused by Hurricane Milton in Cocoa Beach, Florida.

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A drone image shows a damaged building in downtown Cocoa Beach, Florida, damaged by Hurricane Milton on October 10, 2024.

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In Port St. Lucie, Florida, a truck was damaged by a tornado caused by Hurricane Milton.

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Hurricane Milton devastates Florida, leaving millions without power
A restaurant's awning collapsed on a sidewalk in St. Petersburg, Florida due to Hurricane Milton.

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Cars are flooded at an apartment complex following the arrival of Hurricane Milton in Clearwater, Florida.

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The roof of a condo parking lot in Cocoa Beach, Florida was partially destroyed by a tornado caused by Hurricane Milton.

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A resident tries to connect to the internet on his phone after a tree fell on his home during Hurricane Milton in Kissimmee, Florida.

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An aerial view shows the destruction of Spanish Lakes Country Club in Fort Pierce, Florida, after Hurricane Milton.

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