A race is underway to rescue residents after Hurricane Milton plowed into the west coast of Florida as a powerful Cat. 3 storm.
Many people were trapped as the hurricane passed through the state.
Floridians who sought refuge in shelters or hunkered down in their homes are now getting a first look at the destruction, while others are actively being rescued.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said 9,000 National Guardsmen have been mobilized to respond to the storm, along with 1,400 search-and-rescue first responders.
Rescue efforts have been underway from the overnight hours well into Thursday after Milton pummeled the Gulf Coast.
