Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order 24-214, declaring a state of emergency in 35 Florida counties in preparation for the anticipated impacts of Tropical Storm Milton. This storm is expected to intensify into a hurricane as it approaches the Gulf Coast, with potentially severe consequences for the state’s already hurricane-ravaged communities. Counties under the state of emergency include Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Flagler, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monr…
