TikTok, Hurricane Milton
Influencers rode out Hurricane Milton for the content. Why are we watching?
You may have noticed something peculiar if you were doomscrolling as Hurricane Milton devastated Florida this week: social media creators who stuck out the storm in unsafe evacuation zones, seemingly for the sake of creating content.
The Dystopia of Watching Hurricane Milton on TikTok
As officials encouraged western Florida residents to evacuate from Hurricane Milton’s path, several folks stuck around and posted about the storm online—for better or worse.
Who is Lt. Dan? TikTok sensation rode out Hurricane Milton on a boat
Joe Malinowski created a social media frenzy during Hurricane Milton when he refused to evacuate his sailboat home.
Hurricane Milton content creators brought in millions of views and a horde of new followers
Baseless conspiracy theories about weather modification and false claims about disaster relief efforts have continued to spread on X in recent days.
Hurricane Milton influencers brought in millions of views and a horde of new followers
Baseless conspiracy theories about weather modification and false claims about disaster relief efforts have continued to spread on X in recent days.
Influencer vowed to fling himself into Hurricane Milton flood water if he got 10,000 views
Milton left a trail of devastation across Florida but that didn't stop one influencer from from pulling a dangerous stunt during his livestream
TikTok was the best place to tune into Hurricane Milton coverage
TikTok's algorithm leads us toward outrage-inducing stories. But its live videos of Hurricane Milton actually were useful — ...
Florida TikTok Stars Refuse to Leave Hurricane Milton's Path
As many Florida residents temporarily fled their homes to avoid the giant storm, several TikTok stars stayed behind and ...
A Florida man riding out Hurricane Milton on his boat alarms TikTok and local officials
Malinowski, now known on TikTok as “Lieutenant Dan,” recently moved to Florida and lives on his 20-foot sailboat at the Tampa ...
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Who Is Lieutenant Dan, the TikTok Star Who Survived Hurricane Milton on His Boat? 5 Things to Know
Viral TikTok sensation Lieutenant Dan, whose real name is Joe Malinowski, garnered concern after making it known that he had ...
‘Lieutenant Dan,’ Tampa TikTok Star Who Refused to Evacuate, Has Survived Hurricane Milton
Lieutenant Dan, the TikTok star who refused to evacuate from his sailboat in Tampa Bay Harbor, has survived Hurricane Milton.
Content creators riding out Hurricane Milton brought in millions of views and a horde of new followers
As winds whipped through Florida and Hurricane Milton’s storm surge flooded parts of Tampa, online content creators posted to ...
Who is TikTok sensation Lt. Dan? The tattooed sailor is safe: 'Wasn't too bad'
Fans gathered to check on Lt. Dan, real name Joe Malinowski, to see if he weathered Hurricane Milton on his 22-foot sailboat.
After Milton, what’s next for Atlantic hurricane season?
Hurricane season typically ends on November 30. The U.S. seldom faces hurricane threats that late — things tend to simmer by ...
'Lieutenant Dan' survives Hurricane Milton in a sailboat
TAMPA, Fla. — 54-year-old Joseph Malinowski, who has been dubbed “Lieutenant Dan” on social media, has survived ...