Floridians urged to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen

Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Floridians to be aware of local evacuation orders as Hurricane Ian is expected to strengthen into a “major” storm in the eastern Gulf of Mexico as early as Tuesday.

Know your zone: Florida evacuation zones, what they mean, and when to leave

As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.

Tracking Hurricane Ian: September, 26, 2022 | 11 a.m. update
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The category 1 hurricane is expected to continue to rapidly strengthen and become a major hurricane (Cat. 4) as it enters the Gulf of Mexico, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Florida suspending tolls, including in Bay Area, as evacuation orders are issued ahead of Ian

Florida is suspending tolls for Polk Parkway, Pinellas Bayway, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Selmon Expressway, and the I-4 connector until further notice as evacuation orders are being issued.

Florida hotels offers 'distress rates' ahead of Hurricane Ian

As Hurricane Ian nears the state of Florida, Rosen Hotels & Resorts said it is offering "distress rates" across some of its properties for Florida residents to have a safe and affordable place to stay as they ride out the storm. 

Floridians, don't panic about gas supplies — take what you need, experts say

Each gas station can only hold so much fuel at a given time, and when those tanks are empty, businesses have to wait for the next shipment. Florida tries to make sure gas shipments continue as long as it is safe to do so.

Weather Forecast: September 26, 2022
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FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Allison Gargaro has a look at the Monday forecast.

Hurricane Ian forms in the Caribbean: September 26, 2022
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Ian strengthened to become a category 1 hurricane early Monday, and its track still includes much of Florida, including the Panhandle, Central Florida, and the greater Orlando metro.

Hurricane Ian: Central Florida County Emergency Information and Resources

Latest emergency information, including evacuations, school closures, sandbag locations in Central Florida for Alachua County, Brevard County, Dixie County, Flagler County, Gilchrist County, Lake County, Levy County, Marion County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Sumter County, and Volusia County.

Tracking The Tropics: Tropical Storm Ian (Sept. 25, 11PM)
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FOX 35 meteorologist Brooks Garner discusses the latest track of Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to become a major hurricane. Where is it headed? All of Central Florida remains in the storm's prospective path. Tropical storm watches, warnings, and a storm surge watches have been issued for Florida Keys, and parts of Florida's western coast.

Bethune-Cookman University orders campus evacuation ahead of Tropical Storm Ian

Bethune Cookman University (BCU) isn't taking any chances with storm Ian. They say the safety of their students, faculty, and staff is their top priority. Based on Ian’s projected path and strength, they're taking the step to evacuate the university. 

Fort Myers braces for Tropical Storm Ian

It’s the calm before the storm. Not only are the skies calm along the beachfront but so are the hardened residents who are no strangers to hurricanes.

Tracking The Tropics Forecast - Tropical Storm Ian
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Chief Meteorologist Jayme King and meteorologist Brooks Garner share the latest tracks and projections on Tropical Storm Ian, including when it could become a hurricane and when it could impact parts of Florida.

Tropical Storm Ian Forecast: Ian expected to become major hurricane
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Tropical Storm Ian is expected to rapidly strengthen Sunday night, and become a hurricane early Monday, and a major hurricane on Monday night or Tuesday morning, according to National Hurricane Center. As of 2 p.m., Tropical Storm Ian was 265 miles south-southeast of Grand Cayman, and about 540 miles southeast of western Cuba. Maximum sustained winds were 50 mph. The present movement of the storm is west-northwest at 12 mph. Tonight, Ian is expected to pass Jamaica, then Cayman Islands on Monday, and near western Cuba Monday night, and be in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday.

Second child dies after rowing boat capsized at Lake Fairview, possibly due to lightning strike

A Florida child who was injured during rowing practice last week at Lake Fairview in Orlando – possibly due to a lightning strike – has died, the second child to die as a result of the incident, North Orlando Rowing club said Saturday night in a social media post. Another child's body was recovered last week from the lake after a rowing boat reportedly flipped over.

Tropical Storm Ian: Too soon to issue evacuation orders in Florida due to track's uncertainty

While staging efforts are underway to prepare for the storm’s aftermath, Gov. DeSantis and emergency officials said it remained too soon for issuing evacuation orders because of uncertainty about the track of Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to rapidly reach hurricane status Sunday.