Forecasters are urging people in Florida to make preparations or leave their homes today, as the National Hurricane Center confirmed that Milton is a "catastrophic Category 5 hurricane" and will hit Florida later today or early tomorrow as a major storm.

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Hurricane Milton's approach has altered travel plans and caused concern for loved ones to the south. Here's how you can track it as it makes landfall.

Hurricane Milton's approach has altered travel plans and caused concern for loved ones to the south. Here's how you can track it as it makes landfall.

This is the place for the latest news and developments for Hurricane Milton as it approaches Lee County and the Southwest Florida coast.