The Weather Service said Monday afternoon that a flood watch was in effect across Northeast Florida, with 6 to 12 inches of rain expected in most areas. Rain totals up to 12 inches from Milton could extend along the coastline as far south as the Titusville area,

Brevard Public Schools has opted to make Tuesday an early release day for students and cancel after-school activities as Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida, with an early Wednesday landfall projected.