Florida is preparing for what could be another “once in a lifetime storm” heading for its coast this week, even as the cleanup from Hurricane Helene is still underway. Hurricane Milton rapidly intensified in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to hit the heavily populated Tampa Bay area by Wednesday,

Governor Ron DeSantis, along with Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) Executive Director Kevin Guthrie and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Secretary Jared Perdue, provided key updates on the state's ongoing preparedness efforts for Tropical Storm Milton.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said there’s still much uncertainty about Hurricane Milton, but the state is preparing to open shoulders on roadways for evacuation.