Breaking news: Milton becomes a major hurricane as it barrels toward Florida

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS Hurricane Milton is now a Category 4 storm that is expected to bring life-threatening hazards to Florida by midweek. Monday, October 7, 2024 9:40 AM ET It would be the fifth storm to make landfall somewhere along the Gulf Coast of the United States this year. Read more   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving Breaking News Alerts, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from the Times, manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018