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Although exact age is unknown it appears the tree dates to the administration of Gov. Cary Hardee, 1921 - 1925, and the creation of six new counties.

Rick Scott, wearing a U.S. Navy cap, joined Jim Cantore to urge watchers to store supplies, follow evacuation orders and stay safe this storm season.

Hurricane Idalia brings flooding to communities along Florida's Gulf Coast that causes fires, road closures and destroyed homes.

ECSO Sheriff Chip Simmons says Sunshine James shot at her mother and fatally shot her mother's fiancé in bed. The motive is unknown.

"Hunker down. Don't mess with this storm," said DeSantis. "Do not go outside in the midst of this storm, This is a very, very powerful storm."

The Sandshaker Lounge, home of the Bushwacker cocktail, celebrates its 50th anniversary in Pensacola Beach.

FHP says a 30-year-old man was hit by a pickup truck. Their traffic homicide unit is investigating the incident.

The SRSO says they are still investigating the threat and have placed extra deputies at Gulf Breeze middle and high schools.

The ECSO says there is a person of interest in custody related to the shooting.

Longer period swells are blamed for causing Gulf Island National Seashore flooding and forcing closure of road between Navarre and Pensacola beaches.