ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Orange County said a man was electrocuted outside of his home after Hurricane Milton.
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Deputies said the man was found around 4:53 p.m. Wednesday in the yard of his home on Pine Island Place.
The man, who was in his 60s, died after apparently stepping on a downed powerline, deputies said.
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Deputies said they are still investigating the man’s death.
State leaders said at least 16 people have died in Florida as a result of Hurricane Milton.
Channel 9 is working to gather more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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