Shameful political blame game over Hurricane Milton is an insult to Floridians like me reeling from cycle of destruction

THE EERIE calm that settled over our western coastal Florida cities – including Tampa and Sarasota – belied the assault to come.

Streets that were once bustling with life now stood deserted, save for the occasional sound of hammering as residents frantically boarded up windows.

APA car sits in high water in front of a home in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton[/caption] GettyBoats rest in a yard after they were washed ashore in Punta Gorda[/caption] APThe Ponce De Leon Hotel...