Wide destruction after Hurricane Milton pounds Florida

There was wide destruction on the Gulf Coast of Florida from Hurricane Milton, but it wasn't as bad in some areas as officials had feared. Storm surges flooded some communities, while others were flooded by torrential rains, leading to hundreds of rescues. At least 12 people were reported killed. NBC News' Lester Holt reports from Siesta Key, Fla.

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[JenniferWilliams-le]

I'm favoured only God knows how much I praise Him, $230k every 4weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God’s work and the church.

[ladivasobougie]

What a blessing it is that Milton downgraded to a category 3 before it hit land. Can’t imagine what a category 5 would’ve done. God bless them all.

[jasphergapuz]

Just glad majority are safe. Rest in peace to the victims and condolences to their families.

[elr.]

Devastation in Florida from Hurricane Milton, tornadoes, sad for the state of Florida.

[ajayjackson]

Seeing people's homes being destroyed by these hurricanes and storms is absolutely heartbreaking to watch 😑

[lilibyrd]

The standards for building should have been changed decades ago and they will have to be changed now. Climate change will only get worse and people will have to build higher and stronger than they ever did. We d oon't have to learn by having the same communities devastated over and over every 2 years.

[kearseymorton]

for all the dead people, it was definitely "the worst case scenario"

[NileBuilt]

Our hearts and prayers are with the people who are affected by Milton. As natural disasters are becoming more frequent, it reminds us how crucial it is to do what we do.

Our goal is to build disaster resilient homes for America and we will continue to work towards it.

We pray that God gives those who were affected in this hurricane the strength to face this situation.

[cherylhaskell]

Illegals: FEMA Paid: Brunswick, Maine $1, 800, $2, 300 - Paid 2-year; fully-furnished apartmentd.

[rolflin]

Craziest part is that theyll most likely choose wooden housing again after this 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼

[LTHealthyTips]

Hurricane Milton has severely affected people in Florida. 😢

[jackd.ripper]

Don't worry about Tropicana Field! The same people who paid for it will fix it!

Taxpayers.

[biageorgem]

Looking just like the Gaza in Palistine

[_Gamer]

I want to know the fate of the woman with kids who didn't want to leave.

[tasyo]

why are houses in Florida made of light materials

[bigdzll.]

For the dead 💀 and their families it's the worst case, sernerereo, my condolences 🙏 ☹️ 😢

[damariscortes]

I was infected by the storm in coastal Saint Lucie and made really bad run for trees down we are okay but at 12:00 a.m. we lost power

[metsrus]

Do companies really insure these kind of property damages? Can't imagine they staying in business for long.

[stefhuit]

Wat happend with that guy that tided down his roof?

[AmisH-qh]

3:44 the flag representing america more than ever torn.