Category 3 storm makes landfall near Siesta Key, Fla., as forecasters warn of 'life-threatening storm surge' and flash flooding

Category 3 storm makes landfall near Siesta Key, Fla., as forecasters warn of ‘life-threatening storm surge’ and flash flooding

As officials issue their final pleas to residents to evacuate areas of Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton’s arrival, some Floridians are choosing to stay. One of them is Stephanie Livermore, 41, who lives in a “high and dry” condo on the seventh floor in downtown St. Petersburg. “Getting out of here is no joke,” Livermore…

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Latest updates and path as storm intensifies to Category 4 ahead of landfall in Florida tonight

Latest updates and path as storm intensifies to Category 4 ahead of landfall in Florida tonight

A Waffle House in Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Waffle House, the restaurant chain known for being open 24/7, is closing locations in Tallahassee, Fla., and its nearby Crawfordville location ahead of Hurricane Helene’s landfall Thursday evening. The chain rarely closes — it’s open 365 days a year — so it’s notable when Waffle House restaurants…

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