citrus, Milton and Florida

Hurricane Milton damage blamed for lower citrus crops in Florida
Citrus production in Florida is down, according to a new report. The United States Department of Agriculture suggests Florida could produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes. That is around 3 million less than what was expected.
Hurricane Milton takes toll on Florida’s upcoming citrus harvest
But the earlier forecast did not factor in the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton, which plowed right through large portions of citrus country in Florida. Milton blasted the state when it made landfall on Oct. 9 near Sarasota, marching through the interior of Florida before exiting into the Atlantic Ocean near Fort Pierce on Oct. 10.
Report Cites Hurricane Milton For Florida Citrus Industry's Devastation
Hurricane Milton has delivered a devastating blow to Florida's citrus industry, pushing what was already forecasted to be a historically low harvest even lower for the 2023-2024 season.
Damage from Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida's citrus industry
Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
Florida’s citrus industry takes big blow from Hurricane Milton
An updated forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes, 3 million less than expected before Milton. The industry produced 17.96 million boxes of oranges during the 2023-2024 season, which ended in July.
Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida citrus industry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
The majority of Hurricane Milton disaster calls to FEMA went unanswered. Why 68,000 Floridians were left in the lurch during their moment of need
More than 80% of Floridians don’t have flood insurance and FEMA was unprepared for the deluge of assistance calls after ...
St. Pete Beach residents impacted by Hurricane Milton still waiting for permits: 'Extremely frustrating'
It's now been two months since Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage throughout the Tampa Bay area. Many are in the ...
Polk County Schools receive $100,000 from state for Hurricane Milton relief
Polk is one of four districts receiving $100,000 from the Florida Disaster Fund for relief from Hurricane Milton.
Couple adopts viral dog who was abandoned ahead of Hurricane Milton
A Florida couple has adopted Trooper, the bull terrier who went viral after a video of him abandoned ahead of Hurricane ...
Dog rescued from Hurricane Milton floodwaters finds forever home: "We are going to give him the best life"
"CBS Mornings" contributor David Begnaud shows how Trooper got a second chance with a couple who share a longstanding ...
Centennial Bank ups reserves for hurricane losses in Florida
Several other regional lenders with substantial portions of their loans in Florida have set aside funds to cover losses from ...
Hundreds of species could’ve made their way to GA after Hurricanes Helene, Milton
Some of the species likely to have spread include the Burmese python, giant applesnail and the Asian swamp eel.
Polk County leaders ask for patience amid post-hurricane debris collection delays
County officials attribute delays to contractor shortages following Hurricane Helene and the need for smaller equipment to navigate certain streets.