At least 13 dead after Hurricane Milton hits Florida as Category 3 storm

At least 13 fatalities have been reported in connection with Hurricane Milton, ABC News has assessed following multiple press briefings Thursday.

They include six deaths in St. Lucie County, where a dozen tornadoes were reported; four storm-related deaths in Volusia County; two deaths in St. Petersburg; and one death in Citrus County, where Florida Highway Patrol said a man died after colliding with a falling tree.

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said it received an unprecedented 356 emergency calls overnight.

Fire Rescue Chief Jason Ogden praised everyone who evacuated. No fatalities have been reported in the county.

"Conditions have improved since yesterday evening, but there's still a lot of water on the roads, downed trees and electrical lines everywhere," Ogden warned. "We have lifted the evacuation order, but I encourage everyone to return home safely. The last thing we want is an unintended death or significant injury."

"Traffic control devices are inoperable, so please treat intersections as four-way stops," Collins added.

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered a sharp rebuke of Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the federal government's hurricane response.

President Joe Biden on Thursday delivered a sharp rebuke of Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the federal government's hurricane response.

Speaking on Hurricane Milton at the White House on Thursday afternoon, Biden was asked if he's spoken to Trump directly.

"Are you kidding me? Mr. President Trump, former President Trump, get a life, man. Help these people," Biden responded.

At least 10 fatalities have been confirmed from Hurricane Milton, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said.