Florida Residents Flee to New Jersey Amid Hurricane Threat – Prior to Hurricane Milton, a significant number of Floridians have been attempting to flee to New Jersey; the commotion has been exacerbated by rumors of limited airline availability and skyrocketing airfares. It is anticipated that the hazardous storm, which has been oscillating between a Category 4 and Category 5 hurricane, will make landfall on Wednesday. In Florida, where a state of emergency has been proclaimed for more than 50 counties, weather forecasters and officials have been warning of impending danger. On Monday, mandatory evacuations were implemented for many zones.