The center of the storm is over the southern Gulf of Mexico about 245 miles south of Tallahassee. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 105 mph as of 8 p.m. EDT. more

On Tuesday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signed an Executive Order to put Orange County into a State of Emergency with Hurricane Idalia on a projected path through Florida. more

As Tropical Storm Idalia churns toward Florida, insurance experts at AAA – The Auto Club Group are providing important advice to help residents prepare their families and property. more

The City of Apopka announced it will be closing its offices, parks & recreation as well as trash collection on Wednesday, according to a post on its website. more

Based on this morning’s forecast, sustained wind speeds will exceed 35 MPH on the west side of Orange County and as a result there will be no school for students on Wednesday, August 30th. more

Dangerous, life-threatening storm surge, hurricane-force winds, and heavy rain are all expected along portions of the west coast of Florida beginning as early as later today, then peaking on Wednesday. more

The Florida Department of Health in Orange County urges the public to avoid carbon monoxide exposure by taking precautions with gas-powered appliances and charcoal or gas grills. more

The St. Johns River Water Management District is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia and is taking proactive measures to manage the anticipated winds and rainfall in the coming days. more

T​ropical Storm Idalia is organizing and has developed in the Caribbean Sea, near the Yucatan Peninsula. Idalia is forecast to strengthen early this week as it moves northward through the Gulf of Mexico. more

In an update, the NHC warned of up to fifteen inches of rain in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, which are under a Tropical Storm Warning. more