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Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum returns to Tallahassee as Michael approaches

Published  October 8, 2018 9:12am EDT
Florida
FOX 35 Orlando

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (FOX 35 WOFL) - Democrat Andrew Gillum says that his campaign to be Florida's next Governor is on hold as Tropical Storm Michael heads towards the Panhandle.

Gillum is the Mayor of Tallahassee. Due to the storm, he will stay in the capitol, getting the city ready for whatever danger Michael could bring.

A state of emergency was issued on Sunday by Florida Governor Rick Scott for the 26 counties in the Florida Panhandle and the Big Bend area. The declaration will free up resources for storm preparation.

Be sure to keep up with the latest on the 2018 Hurricane Season HERE. And you can download your Hurricane Guide in English HERE or in Spanish HERE.