by Jim Saunders and Mike Exline - News Service of Florida | Aug 29, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Floridians to brace for Hurricane Idalia, an unprecedented storm predicted to bring severe wind and storm surge to the Big Bend region. Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie emphasized the high risk of historical flooding and urges...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 29, 2023
Hurricane Idalia remains on course for landfall in the Big Bend area, near Steinhatchee, FL Officials warn the track could still shift dramatically and even residents outside the current track should be prepared to evacuate. State officials expect widespread wind...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 28, 2023
The current trajectory of Tropical Storm Idalia suggests it is nearing Florida’s Gulf Coast and could make landfall by Wednesday. Multiple warnings and watches have been issued for various regions, including a Storm Surge Warning for Tampa Bay. The storm carries...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 28, 2023
Tropical Storm Idalia aims at Florida’s Gulf Coast, potentially becoming a Category 2 hurricane with threats to life, property, and power outages. Gov. Ron DeSantis is advising residents to prepare for the storm’s impact; some models predict it could reach...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 21, 2023
Five tropical disturbances in the Atlantic won’t hit Florida, but concerns over fuel supply disruptions have hit gas pumps across the state. Florida’s gas prices hit a 2023 high of $3.85 before settling at $3.82 due to increased demand and storm-related...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 16, 2023
The National Hurricane Center is tracking the potential formation of tropical depressions in the Central and Eastern Tropical Atlantic, with medium chances of formation in the next week. The Western Gulf of Mexico shows a low chance of a broad area of low pressure...
