Hurricane Milton churned Wednesday toward a potentially catastrophic collision along the west coast of Florida, where some residents insisted they would stay after millions were ordered to evacuate and officials warned that stragglers would face grim odds of surviving.

Florida is a popular travel destination that many Louisville parents might have planned for the fall break, but Hurricane Milton could disrupt those plans. While the fall break for many Louisville students has already passed,

As Florida residents prepare themselves and their homes for Hurricane Milton, scientists are also readying the animals in their care.