Milton spread destruction across Florida overnight, whipping up tornadoes in areas not accustomed to such ferocity and cutting power for more than 3.3 million energy customers. The storm killed at least 12 people and put 11 million at risk of flooding.

By Brad Brooks and Leonora LaPeter Anton FORT PIERCE, Florida (Reuters) -Millions of Floridians began a long and difficult recovery on Friday after the state's second major hurricane in two weeks, restoring power,

After taking a direct hit from powerful and destructive Hurricane Milton, officials have re-opened access to the barrier islands. Reporting from Fort Myers, NBC’s Sam Brock tours the extensive damage for TODAY.