TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Driving to Florida's capital from Jacksonville on Interstate 10, you'll notice the large, fallen tree branches and tree trunks still lining the road. Those are the reminders of Hurricane Helene, which passed through the region a little under two weeks ago, and already the state is bracing for another hurricane that can make Helene look like a walk in the park.Hurricane Milton has been described as a once-in-a-lifetime hurricane because of how it formed in the western part of the Gulf of Mexico and how fast it developed into a Category 5 storm. While it is still too early to say definitely where Milton will make landfall later this week, many models are predicting it will slam directly into Tampa Bay, which hasn't taken a direct hit since 1921.Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and his administration are back working in emergency mode, barely catching their breath after dealing with Helene and its aftermath. Sitting in the state's Emergency Operations Center, DeSantis assured Blaze News everyone who has been mobilized the past few weeks is ready to take on the challenges Hurricane Milton will bring."We've mobilized all the resources that are available to us, probably more resources than we've ever done. ... This is a major storm right now. It's strengthened beyond what anyone predicted," DeSantis explained.One of the worrisome aspects of Milton is that it is projected to still be a hurricane when it moves past Florida, meaning intense winds and flooding will be seen as far away as Orlando and Jacksonville. DeSantis said those areas will not be forgotten in the cleanup."You'll have over 30,000 linemen that'll be stationed to be able to resume power as soon as the storm passes and it's safe to do so. We did 2.4 million [power] restorations for Hurricane Helene in record time. You potentially could have more outages on this storm and, perhaps, significantly more depending on the path that it takes as it cuts across the Florida peninsula," DeSantis continued. "These guys are primed for this."'They were one of the first outfits to be in western North Carolina. They certainly beat the federal government there.'For now, the state is racing against the clock before Milton arrives to remove debris in the Tampa Bay area that was caused by Helene. While state workers have made great strides in securing the loose trash, crews have been working 24/7 to get as much of it off the streets to prevent further damage. While crews have removed tons of debris, a process which normally takes months, the area is not expected to be fully cleaned up before Milton makes landfall due to the untold tons still left and the short amount of time between Helene and Milton.In addition to Florida's National Guard, the Florida State Guard that was reactivated under DeSantis has been tested with Helene in both Florida and North Carolina. "They've been incredible. They've saved lives; they made a difference here in Florida. They did have a brief mission in North Carolina. ... They were one of the first outfits to be in western North Carolina. They certainly beat the federal government there. And now they're here, staging and being ready to go as needed," DeSantis noted.On Tuesday, Florida officials stressed that while there is still time to evacuate out of the expected impacted areas, that window is closing. Those planning on leaving must do so by Wednesday morning. DeSantis explained while it is possible Milton can weaken down to a Category 3 storm, the state is assuming it will be much stronger when it reaches the United States. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

WWE executive Paul "Triple H" Levesque dispelled claims that the company has not been giving enough opportunities to employees of a particular race.Levesque, who is widely considered to be one of the most popular wrestlers of all time, is now an executive in charge of talent relations and storytelling at the WWE.During a press conference to promote the upcoming pay-per-view event "Bad Blood," Levesque was asked about a lack of racial "representation" in recent WWE events."There's been some reports leading up to 'Bad Blood' regarding the representation of black male wrestlers within WWE," the reporter, who goes by the name T.J. Legacy, began."They haven't been on a [premium live event] in the last three cards. There was no black women wrestlers on the 'Bad Blood' card. ... How do you gauge between making sure that there is representation and making sure that there are wrestlers that get opportunities that are deserved?" he added.Triple H immediately shut down the leading question."I see [that] everybody gets the opportunity. I don't see the difference in anybody," Levesque replied. "I don't see the color, I don't see the nationality, I don't see any of it. I just see talent. I don't see the difference between men and women. I see talent."I don't keep track of any of that," he added.Levesque then referred back to the company, saying the WWE simply attempts to tell the best stories and allow the best talents to flourish."I do what's relevant and what’s best in storytelling and what’s being delivered the best, and that's what goes. No difference in the men or the women, whatever the best story is," the executive concluded. Video courtesy WWE/YouTube The race-specific question seemingly ignored the bulk of WWE's roster, which is incredibly ethnically diverse without ever making mention of it.The WWE's main roster currently has four champions who are of Samoan descent — one of whom is a woman — two black female champions, and one Mexican champion.The company's developmental promotion, NXT, showcases a Puerto Rican female champion, a Nigerian male champion, and another tag-team champion from Spain.The ongoing claim from activist media members has remained for decades, however, that there has always been discrimination in the WWE that prevents black athletes from becoming top-billing stars and champions.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

It looks as though a new Intel gaming CPU for laptops is actually based on the company’s last-gen tech, according to a benchmark leak that’s shown up in the Geekbench Results Browser. The listing shows a new Intel Core 7 250H processor, but unlike Intel’s other Core 200-series CPUs, this chip appears to be based on the aging Raptor Lake architecture used in Intel’s 13th and 14th-gen Core CPUs. The new lineup of Intel Arrow Lake gaming CPUs for the desktop is expected to launch in the near future, but we’ve already seen the first Core 200 chips in the form of the Intel Lunar Lake platform. So far, Intel has distinguished its Raptor Lake laptop CPUs by using the old Core i-series branding on chips, while its Meteor Lake CPUs use the Core 100-series names. However, the new Intel Core 7 250H looks like it’s a 200-series chip only in name. Continue reading This new Intel gaming CPU is an old chip in disguise, according to leak MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review

Does Dragon Ball Sparking Zero have crossplay? If you want to be the very best, like no one ever was, you should have to face the best. Fighting games like Sparking Zero thrive on a large and engaged audience - just like Goku and Vegeta, players aim to prove themselves against as many worthy opponents as possible. The DBSZ release date is nearly upon us, and players are already noting down the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release times so they can be first through the gate once the game goes live. One thing players are wondering about, though, is whether the fighting game will feature crossplay at launch so they can deliver their specific brand of outrageous violence regardless of platform. Continue reading Does Dragon Ball Sparking Zero have crossplay? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon Ball Sparking Zero roster, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release date, Dragon Ball Sparking Zero system requirements

If you've been waiting for a reason to dive back into Valheim, upcoming The Bog Witch update is exactly it. While there's no new biome to speak of, Iron Gate is putting all the emphasis on cooking and potion-brewing. There are new skills, recipes, resources, and plenty more to get stuck into. While 2024 is pretty crowded with survival games, you don't want to miss what Valheim has on the stove. Continue reading Valheim The Bog Witch is a new cooking update coming to the survival game hit MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games , Best Valheim mods, Valheim console commands and cheats

If there’s one thing I love, it's games that mix deckbuilders, roguelikes, and strategy. Between Slay the Spire, Dead Cells, and XCOM there are a handful of games that bring me immense delight any time I get to write about them. Thankfully, Valheim and Deep Rock Galactic publisher Coffee Stain just showed off more of As We Descend, an eclectic mix of all these stalwart genres. That’s not all, though, as you can try this incredible-looking mashup right now thanks to a new Steam demo. Continue reading As We Descend is a deft mix of XCOM and Slay the Spire, and you can try it now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best card games, Best strategy games, Best roguelike games

Songs of Conquest is clearly borrowing a lot from the turn-based tactics of Heroes of Might and Magic, alongside the 4X scale and decision-making of Civilization, but it still manages to do its own thing. With an incredibly strong 86% positive rating from over 8,000 reviews, the pixel-infused 4X game has been quietly getting better thanks to a series of impressive updates. Now there’s fresh DLC on the way, and it’s giving us entirely new ways to play. Continue reading Fantasy 4X game Songs of Conquest details new faction DLC and 2025 plans

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Paper Mario for the Nintendo 64 is my heart's perfect JRPG. Its fun story, amusing characters, active battle sequences, and exploration-friendly world were matchedor even surpassedin the Gamecube's classic sequel Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. (Which has a fresh Switch releaseno need to pay collector's prices for an original.)