Hurricane Milton update

updated 9:18 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2024

Tallahassee, Fla. -- In anticipation of Hurricane Milton, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order (EO) 24-215 on October 6, 2024, declaring a State of Emergency for 51 counties in the storm’s potential path. Counties under the State of Emergency include Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Columbia, DeSoto, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Glades, Hamilton, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lafayette, Lake, Lee, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Nassau, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Putnam, Sarasota, Seminole, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sumter, Suwannee, Taylor, Union, and Volusia counties. 

More information regarding statewide preparedness may be found on the Governor's website. Please visit the Florida Division of Emergency Services at FloridaDisaster.org for updates on Hurricane Milton and important preparation information.

Some Clerk offices may close temporarily to prepare for and react to the storm’s impact. For closure updates, please check your local Clerk of Courts’ website. A list of local websites is listed below for your convenience.

FCCC Communications stands ready to assist affected counties by sending media advisories regarding closures. For assistance regarding media inquiries, contact communications@flclerks.com.

HurriCane Milton ADVISORIES

• No. 24-107 Services Available to Clerks During Aftermath of Hurricane Milton
• No. 24-105 FCCC Hurricane Milton Preparation
• No. 24-104 Hurricane Milton Preparation and Child Support Lockbox Processing
  •  Attachment: Backup Depository Payment Processing Form

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