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: Publix, Winn-Dixie closing stores as storm moves in
Publix said it would update its customers about closures ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along the Gulf Coast of Florida.
Why Hurricane Idalia's landfall in Florida during full moon will increase storm surge threat
Hurricane Idalia's storm surge will pack a one-two punch as landfall is forecast to happen on Florida's Gulf Coast during a full Moon and high tide for some areas.
Hurricane Idalia flashes toward Florida on anniversaries of devastating hurricanes Katrina, Ida
Tuesday marks the anniversary of the devastating hurricanes Katrina and Ida. At the same time, Hurricane Idalia is approaching Florida, while Hurricane Franklin continues churning in open Atlantic.
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, Hurricane Franklin put on powerful show as seen from space
Satellite imagery from NOAA showed the power of Hurricane Idalia and Hurricane Franklin at sunrise on Tuesday morning.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to close early Tuesday as Idalia approaches Florida
As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to Florida, businesses in the Tampa area are closing their doors until the storm, which is expected to become a hurricane, passes.
Hurricane Idalia: List of Emergency storm shelters in Central Florida
County officials are opening emergency shelters in Central Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane before making potential landfall this week. Here is a running list of shelter locations.