Florida deals with aftermath of Hurricane Milton as devastating storm leaves at least 11 dead [Video]

Search and rescue operations were continuing in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton after the storm ripped through Florida leaving at least 11 people dead.

Hundreds of Florida residents had already been rescued on Thursday from the aftermath of the storm after it smashed through coastal communities where it tore homes into pieces, filled streets with mud and spawned a barrage of deadly tornadoes.

More than 6,500 National guard are now supporting response efforts as they work  to clear debris and try and return communities to their homes. 

At least 11 people have now been confirmed dead by the devastating storm, including five who were killed in tornadoes in St Lucie County.

The dead included two people killed in St Petersburg, and another was killed after a tree fell through a roof in Volusia County. This figure may still rise as rescuers hunt through debris.

Damage was widespread and water levels may continue to rise for days, but governor Ron …