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August 30, 2023

Florida Sen Rick Scott demands 'immediate' disaster relief vote as Hurricane Idalia makes landfall

Florida GOP Sen. Rick Scott is calling on the Senate to take up his disaster relief legislation when lawmakers return to Capitol Hill next week.

August 30, 2023

Hurricane Idalia threatens Florida as Category 3 storm with landfall imminent

Hurricane Idalia was a Category 3 storm over Florida's Gulf Coast early Wednesday morning, prompting continued evacuation warnings and dangerous conditions.

August 30, 2023

NASCAR speedways in Atlanta, Charlotte opening facilities for Hurricane Idalia evacuees

Two NASCAR racetracks in Atlanta and Charlotte are opening up their camping facilities for people evacuating their homes due to Hurricane Idalia.

August 30, 2023

Hurricane Idalia becomes Category 4 storm, forecasted to be 'extremely dangerous' at landfall

Hurricane Idalia is forecasted to be an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 intensity storm when it makes landfall in Florida's Big Bend region.

August 30, 2023

'Waffle House Index' is used to determine severity of Hurricane Idalia

The "Waffle House Index" is an unofficial metric used to determine how serious damage an area sustained during a hurricane or other natural disaster.

August 29, 2023

Idalia upgrades to Category 2 hurricane, authorities warn Gulf Coast residents to leave: ‘Unprecedented event’

Preparations are underway in Florida for Hurricane Idalia, which upgraded to a Category 2 storm Tuesday afternoon as it barrels toward the coast.

August 29, 2023

Hurricane Idalia evacuations in Florida: The dangers, storm safety tips and emergency supply packing

Florida issues a state of emergency in 49 counties for Hurricane Idalia with mandatory and voluntary evacuation guidance. Here's what people should know to stay safe.

August 29, 2023

DeSantis signals possible campaign timeout to deal with Idalia: 'You do what you need to do'

Gov. Ron DeSantis, a contender in the 2024 GOP presidential race, suggested Tuesday that he is prepared to deal with the impacts of Hurricane Idalia on the Sunshine State.

August 29, 2023

Florida AG warns new residents, potential looters ahead of Hurricane Idalia landfall: ‘Law and order state'

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warns price gouging on gasoline and hotels and any looting after Hurricane Idalia's landfall will be prosecuted.

August 29, 2023

Florida residents shovel piles of sand into bags as Idalia approaches: video

A video has emerged showing Florida residents in Sarasota preparing for Hurricane Idalia ahead of its expected landfall Wednesday morning.