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Federal hurricane experts are warning people to avoid swimming this Labor Day holiday weekend, unless they’ve checked for the risk of rip currents.
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Ron Elrod and his family left their trailer where they lived at the Coastal River RV Resort in Steinhatchee. Flooding from the powerful storm surge there was catastrophic.
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Orange County leaders held a press conference to discuss the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia to the area, and it was all mostly good news, with minimal impact to residents and infrastructure.
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At a press conference today, Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a recap of the passing of Hurricane Idalia, so far, and state emergency management leaders said they are assessing the aftermath of the storm.
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Hurricane Ian devastated much of southwest and central Florida in 2022, and thousands are still rebuilding their homes and their lives. One organization is trying to help, but more storms are on their way.
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Theme parks are operating normally on Wednesday, August 30.
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Schools are reopening throughout Central Florida. Most schools will be in session again starting Thursday, August 31.
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Hurricane Idalia officially made landfall as a Category 3 Major Hurricane with sustained winds of 125 MPH near Keaton Beach at 7:45 EDT.
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Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to pack up and leave as Idalia gained strength in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
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When a warning is issued, residents are urged to move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.