Chynna Perkins described her experiences to the BBC as a powerful storm bore down on her part of Florida.
Year: 2024
Watch: Destruction as Milton barrels through Florida
Widespread damage as Hurricane Milton barrels through Florida.
Watch: Floridians assess hurricane damage after harrowing night
The deadly storm brought tornadoes, floods and storm surges, destroying homes and leaving millions without power.
EU delays introduction of border check system again
The EU pushes back introducing new biometric border checks that were due on 10 November.
Human rights advocate Ethel Kennedy dies at 96
She was a matriarch of one of America’s most famous political dynasties.
Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement ‘axis against Ethiopia’
The leaders of the three nations, which all have tensions with Ethiopia, agree to greater co-operation.
UN accuses Israel of war crimes over attacks on Gaza hospitals
UN investigators say Israel is deliberately targeting health facilities and killing medical workers in Gaza.
Portugal tries to tempt under-35s with tax cuts
Luís Montenegro’s centre-right government wants to dissuade young people from emigrating and encourage foreigners to settle in Portugal.
Accused men confronted with abuse videos in French mass rape trial
Fifty men are accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot after her husband drugged her and left her unconscious.
Moment police evacuate family after tree strikes home
Police body camera footage from Tampa shows the moment officers help the family to safety through driving rain.