Hurricane Milton threatens Sarasota and Manatee counties with a massive storm surge and Category 5 winds of 160 mph.

Hurricane Milton threatens Sarasota and Manatee counties with a massive storm surge and Category 5 winds of 160 mph. Residents prepare for flooding.

Storm surge is water pushed toward the shore by the force of the strong winds moving around a tropical storm or hurricane.

Hurricane Milton threatens Sarasota and Manatee counties with a massive storm surge and potential Category 4 winds. Residents ...

Hurricane Milton threatens Sarasota and Manatee counties with a massive storm surge and potential Category 4 winds. Residents ...

Hurricane Milton threatens Sarasota and Manatee counties with a massive storm surge and potential Category 4 winds. Residents ...

Hurricane Milton threatens Sarasota and Manatee counties with a massive storm surge and potential Category 4 winds. Residents prepare for flooding.

The National Hurricane Center is tracking Milton. Below are the latest models for the system. Check back for updates.

This is a live blog for Tropical Storm Milton. It's a developing story and will be updated with new information as the news ...

This is a live news blog tracking news and messaging from local officials as Hurricane Milton makes its way toward the west ...

Hurricane Milton's winds reach 90 mph and is expected to reach Category 4 strength. Sarasota and Manatee counties are in ...