Fri Oct 11 13:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Florida Recovers as Major Airports and Businesses Reopen After Hurricane Milton
**Orlando, FL** – Florida is on the road to recovery after Hurricane Milton made landfall as a Category 3 storm on Wednesday, October 9th. Millions of homes and businesses remain without power, but major airports and businesses have begun reopening.
The state’s busiest airport, Orlando International Airport, and Tampa International Airport resumed operations on Friday. Major theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, have also reopened their doors, providing a much-needed boost to the tourism industry. While expressing gratitude for Walt Disney World weathering the storm, the company expressed concern for those impacted by the hurricane.
Despite widespread damage across the state, residents are relieved that the storm’s impact was less severe than initially predicted. Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged the state’s resilience, stating that “we avoided the worst-case scenario.”
The governor highlighted the “very confident” outlook for the state’s rapid recovery, especially in the hard-hit Sarasota area.
Hurricane Milton follows just two weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged the southeastern U.S., claiming the lives of over 200 people. The back-to-back storms have tested the state’s resilience, but Florida continues to demonstrate its ability to recover from major natural disasters.
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