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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

DeSantis, conservatives erupt on AP report justifying NAACP 'travel advisory' for Blacks in wake of shooting

The AP chief political reporter Steve Peoples wrote a piece collecting Black leaders condemning Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the wake of a horrific shooting.

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.

August 29, 2023

FOX Weather announces special programming to cover Hurricane Idalia

FOX Weather announced it will simulcast special breaking coverage of Hurricane Idalia on Fox News Channel as the storm gets set to make landfall in Florida.

August 29, 2023

Gov. DeSantis on Hurricane Idalia prep: Find higher ground

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urges residents to heed warnings from officials as Hurricane Idalia barrels towards the Sunshine State.

August 29, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis expands state of emergency as Hurricane Idalia expected to make landfall Wednesday

Hurricane Idalia is expected to make landfall on the western coast of Florida Wednesday morning, prompting Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency for 46 counties.

August 29, 2023

Tropical Storm Idalia forces University of Florida football team to alter travel plans for season opener

The Florida Gators football team altered its travel plans for Thursday night's game against No. 14 Utah in an effort to avoid Tropical Storm Idalia.

August 29, 2023

Florida mother kills 2 kids, herself in apparent murder-suicide after losing custody battle: sheriff

A Florida woman allegedly shot and killed her two children before killing herself in an apparent murder-suicide after losing custody of her son to her ex-husband.

August 28, 2023

Video shows Jacksonville shooter putting on tactical vest, stopped at other store before Dollar General attack

Jacksonville authorities released video showing the lase movements of a gunman who killed three Black shoppers.