Milton now a Category 5 storm; trek toward Florida slows This story was originally published here. TRENDING NOW Broncos Rookie QB Nix and Saints Coach Payton Clash in Heated Exchange October 7, 2024 Storms Delay Game, Fans Urged to Seek Shelter October 7, 2024 Climbers Rescued in Himalayas October 7, 2024 Delete Your DNA Data From 23andMe Now October 7, 2024 Couple Ditches Silicon Valley for Life in India October 7, 2024 LATEST LOCAL NEWS Hurricane Milton Approaches, Central Florida Residents Stock Up on Supplies Amid Rising Demand Could Hurricane Milton become a Category 6? Why does the NHC’s scale stop at 5? Hurricane Milton reaches Category 5 strength PBS Series “Weathered: Earth’s Extremes” Sheds Light on Climate Change in Florida and Beyond Hurricane Milton Makes Scary Move Ahead Of U.S. Landfall