Hurricane Idalia nears landfall in Florida
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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
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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.

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. 

County-by-county: Expected impacts of Hurricane Idalia in Central Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a dangerous Cat. 3 hurricane before making landfall in Florida later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. Impacts from the storm could be felt in Central Florida as early as Tuesday.

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.

Hurricane Idalia live tracker: Path, spaghetti models, forecast ahead of Florida landfall

Hurricane Idalia live tracker: Follow Hurricane Idalia's path across the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida. It's expected to become a major hurricane before making landfall.

List: Hurricane Idalia triggers school closures across Florida

Here's a running list of school closures in Florida ahead of Idalia's anticipated landfall along the Gulf Coast.

Tropical Storm Idalia on path to Florida's Gulf Coast; expected to become hurricane 'at any time': NHC

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a hurricane on Monday on its way to Florida, where it could make landfall earlier this week as a “dangerous major hurricane," the National Hurricane Center said. Here

Horse trainers prepare animals for Idalia
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At the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, there?s room for 3,000 horses and other animals to evacuate during a hurricane, free of charge. Over at a smaller equestrian center, the owner said she is preparing as well.

Idalia storm surge could exceed 10 feet
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Residents of Cedar Key, along Florida's Nature Coast, are preparing Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane by the time it makes landfall on Wednesday. Storm surge at Cedar Key could exceed 10 feet and that has homeowners and business owners worried.

Tolls being lifted in Florida to aid Idalia evacuations

To help speed evacuations ahead of what is expected to be a powerful Hurricane Idalia, the state is lifting tolls at 4 a.m. Tuesday in parts of the state.

Idalia prompts ULA to scrub Tuesday morning launch of Atlas V from Florida

United Launch Alliance Atlas on Monday said it will delay the liftoff of an Atlas V carrying the SILENTBARKER/NROL-107 mission for the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command.

Florida utilities gearing up for arrival of Idalia; widespread power outages expected

Crews were being stationed Monday in areas such as Marion County and Lake City to respond to power outages from what is expected to be a powerful Hurricane Idalia, Gov. Ron DeSantis and utility officials said Monday.

Tampa Bay area bracing for Idalia
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As Idalia is forecast to become a major hurricane by Wednesday, residents in the Tampa Bay area are bracing for storm surge and damaging winds.

University of Florida cancels classes ahead of Idalia, forecast to be major hurricane at landfall

The University of Florida is preparing its students for the incoming storm. Of course, hurricanes and tropical storms are nothing new to Gainesville or to the University of Florida, but so far, Idalia is on course to hit the area pretty hard.

Florida woman shares unconventional way of keeping track of animals during hurricanes

Need to keep track of your animals during a storm? One Florida woman is sharing her tips on keeping track of her horses – but this trick isn't reserved for just animals with four hooves.