Floridians evacuated for Hurricane Milton after wake-up call from devastating Helene The Associated PressHurricane Milton leaves widespread destruction; rescue operations underway USA TODAYFlorida’s barrier islands reeling from Hurricanes Milton and Helene NBC NewsAs Floridians Return, Officials Size Up Milton’s Uneven Trail of Destruction The New York TimesWhy Milton’s ‘reverse surge’ sucked water away from flood-fearing Tampa The Associated Press