"Florida's Severe Weather Crisis: Tornadoes, Destruction, and State of Emergency"

A storm brought damaging tornadoes to the Florida Panhandle and strong winds and heavy rain to Central Florida, prompting a tornado warning for downtown Orlando and Orange County. Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for 49 counties and activated the Florida State Guard. The storm caused minor injuries and widespread power outages, with more than 87,000 utility customers without power. The weather system is attributed to the current El Niño conditions, raising the probability of violent weather and deadlier tornadoes.