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In anticipation of significant storm surge from Idalia, Tampa General Hospital has put up its giant Aquafence.

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Florida schools were closed on the Gulf coast as the path of tropical cyclone Hurricane Idalia aims at Florida's Big Bend.

Hurricane Idalia is forecasted to rapidly intensify and become a Category 3 hurricane before making landfall Wednesday.

The News-Press is covering the latest news and developments for Hurricane Idalia in this live news blog.

After a notoriously dry season, Panama Canal authorities put restrictions on cargo ship travel. Shipping companies worry delays will worsen ahead of holidays.

On Sunday afternoon, the Virginia Marine Police rescued a stranded manatee from a pound net near Windmill Point in the Northern Neck.

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Lee County has opted to open two 'safe haven' shelters for those with no alternatives when the county feels impact of Tropical Storm Idalia

National Hurricane Center warns "life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds becoming increasingly likely for portions of Florida" this week.