Hurricane Milton caused $190M in losses

Good news, Florida hurricane victims: tax relief for Milton, Ian, other disaster losses
Disaster victims can now deduct financial losses on income tax returns. Damages from Hurricanes Ian, Helene and Milton affected.
Florida’s agricultural losses from Hurricane Milton could top $600M
The total could push the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from hurricanes this year to nearly $1 billion.
Florida agriculture hit with $190M losses from Hurricane Milton
Florida agriculture suffered more than $190 million in losses from Hurricane Milton, making it the costliest for farmers and ranchers of three cyclones that struck the state in 2024, according to University of Florida researchers.
Hurricane Milton impacts more than 6 million acres of agriculture in Florida
UF/IFAS leaders said nearly six million acres of agricultural land were impacted, with an estimated loss between $190 million to $642 million.
Hurricane Milton farm losses could top $642 million
With losses estimated between $190.4 million and $642.7 million, Milton had a larger impact on agricultural production in Florida than Hurricane Debby in August and Hurricane Helene in September. Both of those hurricanes made landfall in rural Taylor County.
Report Adds up Hurricane Milton’s Big Blow to Florida Agriculture
Initial calculations from University of Florida economists estimate ag production losses from Hurricane Milton between $190.4 million and $642.7 million.
UF economists estimate Florida agricultural production losses from Hurricane Milton top $190M
The report from the University of Florida lists the highest production losses in vegetables, melons and potatoes, greenhouse/nursery and animals.
Stories of Hope: Family relies on FBH to help them through Hurricane Milton's devastation
The Food Brings Hope Community has been a "blessing" to Kourtnei Salter and her five children in the aftermath of the ...
Hillsborough Co. State of Emergency extended after Hurricane Milton
Hillsborough County Administrator Bonnie Wise has extended the Local State of Emergency after Hurricane Milton.
After Hurricane Milton destroyed its stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays need a new home. Could it be Texas?
After Hurricane Milton destroyed its stadium, the Tampa Bay Rays need a new home. Sports analysts say Austin is among "most ...
Central Florida residents weary of debris from Hurricane Milton as collection efforts drag on
One reason for the delay: Milton made landfall Oct. 9 on Florida’s west coast near Siesta Key, less than two weeks after ...
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State estimates Hurricane Milton claims have risen by another $100M
There have been a total of 313,547 insurance claims filed in the Sunshine State due to Milton. That’s an increase from the ...
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Lakeland couple creates Godzilla house to spread holiday cheer despite hurricane damage
The couple decided to use their damaged roof and some inflatables to decorate this holiday season — including a large Godzilla.
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Construction begins on County Road 512, which has been closed since Hurricane Milton
The closure of County Road 512 has been a massive inconvenience for months, after damage from Hurricane Milton shut nearly ...
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Crisis collaboration: UW professor, students map destruction caused by Hurricane Milton for real-time response
In response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Milton in October on Florida’s Gulf Coast, a University of ...