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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

MSNBC criticizes DeSantis calling Jacksonville shooter 'scumbag': 'Issue with that kind of language'

MSNBC correspondent Trymaine Lee blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., for calling the racist Jacksonville shooter a “scumbag," claiming that it avoids the issue of White supremacy.

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

Ex-chemistry student caught on camera injecting poison under Florida neighbor's door: police

A former doctoral student was allegedly captured on camera injecting opioids under his neighbor's door in Tampa, Florida, after an ongoing dispute over noise.

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.