- Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene’s debrisThe Associated Press
- Dire Warnings for Storm-Weary Floridians as Hurricane Milton ApproachesThe New York Times
- Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5 strength on approach to FloridaThe Washington Post
- Polk County Shelters to OpenPolk County Government
- Hurricane Milton Is A Category 5 Headed Toward Florida—Here’s What To KnowForbes