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FPL gives update on power restoration estimates after Milton knocks out electricity for millions

Some residents in our viewing area may have to wait until late next week to get their power restored
FPL trucks in Palm Beach County ahead of Milton
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Hurricane Milton caused millions of power outages statewide, and so far, Florida Power & Light (FPL) has restored power to over 1.6 million customers that were affected by the storm.

According to a post by FPL Saturday morning, expect power to be restored to 95% of customers in Martin County by Tuesday, Oct. 15.

For Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties, power is expected to be 95% restored by Wednesday, Oct. 16.

Indian River County is projected to be 95% restored by Thursday, Oct. 17.

Here are the outage numbers as of 11 a.m. Saturday, according to FPL's outage map:

Indian River County: 21,690 customers without power (21% of total customers)

Okeechobee County: 2,770 customers without power (13% of total customers)

St. Lucie County: 12,570 customers without power (7% of total customers)

Martin County: 5,390 customers without power (5% of total customers)

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