UF students stock up and hunker down as Idalia approaches

Through most of the day Tuesday, the University of Florida’s campus looked pretty normal. Students still had class until noon, so the campus was still abuzz through the morning. After that though, many students said they planned to buy supplies to prepare for Hurricane Idalia.

Hurricane Idalia 5pm update: Now Cat. 2 Hurricane

Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a category 2 hurricane and has sustained winds of 100 mph as it makes its way across the Gulf of Mexico into Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. It's forecast to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before making landfall near Tallahassee.

UF professor helps prep for Hurricane Idalia

Shayla Zhao, an assistant professor in transportation engineering at the University of Florida, shares tips on preparing for Hurricane Idalia. She included some of the most important decisions that people need to make in areas where Idalia might impact them.

UF professor shares tips on storm aftermath

Carrie Stevenson, a coastal sustainability agent with the University of Florida, shares tips on how to not only prepare for, but how to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane.

Central Florida Zoo preps for Idalia

The Central Florida Zoo is prepping for Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida by making sure the animals are safe and the property is secure. The zoo plans to reopen Thursday.

Hurricane Idalia nears landfall in Florida

Hurricane Idalia could make landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast between 8 and 10 a.m. on Wednesday, according to FOX 35 Storm Team AM Chief Meteorologist Jayme King.

Gov. DeSantis gives update on Hurricane Idalia

Hurricane Idalia became a category 1 storm near the western tip of Cuba early Tuesday morning on its path to Florida, the National Hurricane Center said. Gov. Ron DeSantis gives an update on state preparations.