Hurricane Milton made its way through Florida on Oct. 9, but its repercussions are still as severe as ever. As a classified Category 5 hurricane and the cause of 25 confirmed deaths across Florida at the time of this article’s publication, Hurricane Milton has been one of the most intense storms to impact the U.S. in recent years. Due to the severe weather, state officials in Florida had strongly encouraged those, specifically in western Florida, to evacuate their homes on Oct. 8. However, in areas without mandatory evacuation orders, such as Lake County, Duval County, and more, many residents decided to stay and post their experiences on social media. Staff Writer Gaia Saraf wrote the story. Read More - Link in Bio