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The Day the Sky Turned: One Year Later

The Day The Sky Turned: One Year Later
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A year after Hurricane Milton struck Florida, WPTV reporter Kate Hussey revisited the people and communities in our area impacted by the destructive tornadoes.

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The Day the Sky Turned: One Year Later

Read more of our coverage below:

Rosie Quaranta embraces WPTV reporter Kate Hussey after the emotional memorial at Spanish Lakes, reflecting on the loss and resilience of the community one year after the EF3 tornado.

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1 Year Later: Community honors 6 lives lost in EF3 tornado

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A Mother's Memory

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Daughter honors mother lost in tornado 1 year later

Kate Hussey
Rosie Quaranta holds up her wedding rings — one of the few treasures recovered from the debris after the tornado destroyed her home.

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Tornado survivor reflects on 'new world' 1 year after Milton

Kate Hussey
Holding on to Hope

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Tornado survivor who lost everything recounts 'trauma', fight to rebuild

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Standing outside his newly rebuilt home in Martin County, George Bustillo lights a cigar — it now symbolizes his survival.  One year after Hurricane Milton, the cigar he was found buried with has become his reminder of resilience and gratitude.

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Tornado survivor recounts being 'buried' by Milton twister

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Also, check out more of our coverage from last year, including our documentary, "The Day the Sky Turned," that aired in December 2024.