An apparent tornado caused by Hurricane Milton, tore the awning off a 7-Eleven convenient store, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, in Cape Coral, Fla. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) Multiple powerful tornadoes ripped across Florida hours before Hurricane Milton

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" alt="A completely destroyed house is seen in Lakewood Park, Florida, after a tornado hit the area and caused severe damage as Hurricane Milton swept through Florida on October 10, 2024. - At least 10 people were dead after Hurricane Milton smashed