SUMMARY: Authorities report that the death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to 17, as Florida residents grapple with ongoing power outages, gasoline shortages, and rising floodwaters. In Tampa, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is rescuing residents stranded by flooding from the Alifia River. Many, like Amy Winters, are on high alert as the river continues to pose a threat. Power remains down for nearly 1.5 million homes, compounding challenges at gas stations and increasing tensions among residents. In response, Tampa Police have begun delivering gas to affected areas as frustrations mount amidst the devastation left by the storm.

Authorities say 17 people have died due to Hurricane Milton. As people recover, power outages and gasoline shortages continue to impact Florida.

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SUMMARY: In Sebastian County, a man named Craig Asplund has been charged with driving while intoxicated following a random shooting incident that resulted in the death of a 7th-grade student. Authorities state there is no ongoing threat to the public. Asplund is currently out of jail on a $1,500 bond.

The incident happened on Kelley Highway in Fort Smith.

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SUMMARY: THV 11’s Journey Taylor and meteorologist Nathan Scott provided an update on weekend weather, predicting high temperatures nearing records in Little Rock, with cooler air expected next week. Meanwhile, the Arkansas Razorbacks men‘s basketball team participated in a community service event, providing shoes to children. Additionally, lane closures on I-30 were announced due to construction, while a farewell ceremony for St. Joseph’s Hospital took place. The Arkansas State Fair is ongoing with new attractions and security measures. Lastly, an art exhibit in Little Rock explores themes of slavery and agriculture, and an air show wowed spectators in North Little Rock.

Jurnee Taylor presents Arkansas’s top news stories for October 12, 2024, including how the Arkansas men’s basketball team is getting involved in Hot Springs.

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