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Hurricane Isiaias is bullying toward the Gulf Coast with fears of far-reaching nighttime tornadoes increasing and hurricane warnings pushing deep inland for what is forecast to reach a high-end Category 2 tempest ahead of landfall.
Strengthening Hurricane Isaias could rapidly intensify in Gulf
Hurricane Isiaias is bullying toward the Gulf Coast with fears of far-reaching nighttime tornadoes increasing and hurricane warnings pushing deep inland for what is forecast to reach a high-end Category 2 tempest ahead of landfall.
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October 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Hurricane Isiaias is bullying toward the Gulf Coast with fears of far-reaching nighttime tornadoes increasing and hurricane warnings pushing deep inland for what is forecast to reach a high-end Category 2 tempest ahead of landfall.
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season as it moves from near the Yucatan Peninsula across the Gulf toward the northern Gulf Coast.
What is a homegrown hurricane? Why Gulf storms can be bigger threats
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season as it moves from near the Yucatan Peninsula across the Gulf toward the northern Gulf Coast.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to become the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season as it moves from near the Yucatan Peninsula across the Gulf toward the northern Gulf Coast.
Residents across the Pensacola area are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to grow stronger before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or Saturday.
What you need to know about Hurricane Isaias in Pensacola Thursday
Residents across the Pensacola area are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to grow stronger before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or Saturday.
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October 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Residents across the Pensacola area are preparing for the impact of Hurricane Isaias, which is expected to grow stronger before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or Saturday.
Hurricane Isaias is strengthening as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast, prompting several schools to announce they'll be closed.
Florida schools, universities close ahead of Hurricane Isaias. See list
Hurricane Isaias is strengthening as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast, prompting several schools to announce they'll be closed.
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October 8, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Hurricane Isaias is strengthening as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast, prompting several schools to announce they'll be closed.
PANAMA CITY - Bay County is under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Isaias lingers in the Gulf.
Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to impact Bay County, here's how:
PANAMA CITY - Bay County is under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Isaias lingers in the Gulf.
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October 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
PANAMA CITY - Bay County is under a hurricane watch as Tropical Storm Isaias lingers in the Gulf.
Hurricane Isaias is expected to be a dangerous hurricane through landfall late Friday or early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Will Hurricane Isaias make landfall in Florida? See expected impacts
Hurricane Isaias is expected to be a dangerous hurricane through landfall late Friday or early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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October 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Hurricane Isaias is expected to be a dangerous hurricane through landfall late Friday or early Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Isaias, which became a hurricane shortly before midnight Oct. 7, is continuing to strengthen, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Hurricane Isaias growing stronger. Latest advisory from Hurricane Center
Isaias, which became a hurricane shortly before midnight Oct. 7, is continuing to strengthen, according to the National Hurricane Center.
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October 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Isaias, which became a hurricane shortly before midnight Oct. 7, is continuing to strengthen, according to the National Hurricane Center.
A cool front might push through to the Treasure Coast late next week - but not before more rain and heat are expected across the area.
More rain, localized flooding in Florida before possible cool front
A cool front might push through to the Treasure Coast late next week - but not before more rain and heat are expected across the area.
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October 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
A cool front might push through to the Treasure Coast late next week - but not before more rain and heat are expected across the area.
Santa Rosa County Schools announced late Wednesday night that schools will be closed Thursday as well as Friday. That includes all athletic events, practices, clubs, meetings and other school-sponsored activities.
Santa Rosa schools to close Thursday and Friday. Escambia closes Friday
Santa Rosa County Schools announced late Wednesday night that schools will be closed Thursday as well as Friday. That includes all athletic events, practices, clubs, meetings and other school-sponsored activities.
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October 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Santa Rosa County Schools announced late Wednesday night that schools will be closed Thursday as well as Friday. That includes all athletic events, practices, clubs, meetings and other school-sponsored activities.
A full-service hospital will need to be higher than Indian River County's existing three-story limit, a group interested in building a facility in the western part of the county told the County Commission Oct. 6.
Florida group moves forward to bring third hospital to county
A full-service hospital will need to be higher than Indian River County's existing three-story limit, a group interested in building a facility in the western part of the county told the County Commission Oct. 6.
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October 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM
A full-service hospital will need to be higher than Indian River County's existing three-story limit, a group interested in building a facility in the western part of the county told the County Commission Oct. 6.
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The 20-year-old man accused of driving from Nebraska to Indiantown to pick up two teenage sisters has been transferred to the Martin County Jail.
Nebraska man accused of picking up teen sisters in Florida transferred
The 20-year-old man accused of driving from Nebraska to Indiantown to pick up two teenage sisters has been transferred to the Martin County Jail.
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October 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM
The 20-year-old man accused of driving from Nebraska to Indiantown to pick up two teenage sisters has been transferred to the Martin County Jail.
Will a $2 Powerball ticket make you a millionaire? As they say in the lottery business, "it could happen to you."
Powerball jumps to $485 million. Wednesday, Oct. 7, results, numbers
Will a $2 Powerball ticket make you a millionaire? As they say in the lottery business, "it could happen to you."
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October 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Will a $2 Powerball ticket make you a millionaire? As they say in the lottery business, "it could happen to you."
The Ocala City Council approved three agenda items at its Oct. 6 meeting. Each decision was a 5-0 vote.
Ocala City Council continues support for CEP
The Ocala City Council approved three agenda items at its Oct. 6 meeting. Each decision was a 5-0 vote.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The Ocala City Council approved three agenda items at its Oct. 6 meeting. Each decision was a 5-0 vote.
Just weeks after the Leon County Courthouse returned to normal following an IT meltdown involving the Judicial Information System, the fire and explosions that rocked downtown Tallahassee have taken another toll on the courts.
Criminal courts in Tallahassee shut down after downtown fire, explosions
Just weeks after the Leon County Courthouse returned to normal following an IT meltdown involving the Judicial Information System, the fire and explosions that rocked downtown Tallahassee have taken another toll on the courts.
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October 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Just weeks after the Leon County Courthouse returned to normal following an IT meltdown involving the Judicial Information System, the fire and explosions that rocked downtown Tallahassee have taken another toll on the courts.
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are preparing for the impact of a potential Hurricane Isaias, as forecasters are calling for a landfall sometime on Oct. 9.
'We're looking at a strong Cat 2 hurricane': Pensacola prepares for Isaias
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are preparing for the impact of a potential Hurricane Isaias, as forecasters are calling for a landfall sometime on Oct. 9.
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October 8, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Escambia and Santa Rosa counties are preparing for the impact of a potential Hurricane Isaias, as forecasters are calling for a landfall sometime on Oct. 9.
After months at sea and a huge recovery effort by SpaceX, Starship Flight 13's Ship 40 is back home.
SpaceX's recovered Starship after Flight 13 splashdown returns to Texan port
After months at sea and a huge recovery effort by SpaceX, Starship Flight 13's Ship 40 is back home.
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October 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
After months at sea and a huge recovery effort by SpaceX, Starship Flight 13's Ship 40 is back home.
Cocoa detectives are working to determine why a man killed two young children and then took his own life in a suspected double murder-suicide at a Cocoa home.
Two children, adult man dead in Cocoa murder-suicide, police report
Cocoa detectives are working to determine why a man killed two young children and then took his own life in a suspected double murder-suicide at a Cocoa home.
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October 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Cocoa detectives are working to determine why a man killed two young children and then took his own life in a suspected double murder-suicide at a Cocoa home.
PANAMA CITY - Bay County's public safety officials met with the press on Oct. 7 to announce a local state of emergency in a bid to communicate the urgency of being prepared ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias.
Bay County declares state of emergency as Isaias approaches
PANAMA CITY - Bay County's public safety officials met with the press on Oct. 7 to announce a local state of emergency in a bid to communicate the urgency of being prepared ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias.
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October 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
PANAMA CITY - Bay County's public safety officials met with the press on Oct. 7 to announce a local state of emergency in a bid to communicate the urgency of being prepared ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias.
When a potential hurricane is barreling toward an area, Jim Cantore sightings start cropping up everywhere, and AI is making it that much harder to separate truth from fiction.
Cantore confirmed to be in Pensacola ahead of Isaias
When a potential hurricane is barreling toward an area, Jim Cantore sightings start cropping up everywhere, and AI is making it that much harder to separate truth from fiction.
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October 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM
When a potential hurricane is barreling toward an area, Jim Cantore sightings start cropping up everywhere, and AI is making it that much harder to separate truth from fiction.
Okaloosa County officials on Oct. 7 ordered evacuations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias.
Okaloosa County orders evacuations ahead of Isaias
Okaloosa County officials on Oct. 7 ordered evacuations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias.
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October 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Okaloosa County officials on Oct. 7 ordered evacuations ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias.
The sound of wailing sirens is no longer the only signal that help is on the way in Tallahassee and Leon County.
In Tallahassee, drones now racing to 911 calls
The sound of wailing sirens is no longer the only signal that help is on the way in Tallahassee and Leon County.
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October 8, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The sound of wailing sirens is no longer the only signal that help is on the way in Tallahassee and Leon County.
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital on Oct. 7 announced the appointment of Stephanie Tijerina as chief operating officer.
Tijerina named COO of HCA Florida North Florida Hospital in Gainesville
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital on Oct. 7 announced the appointment of Stephanie Tijerina as chief operating officer.
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October 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital on Oct. 7 announced the appointment of Stephanie Tijerina as chief operating officer.
Autumn's new moon king tides will coincide with the saltwater flood brought ashore by Isiaias, but the slight nudge up isn't expected to overly exacerbate what is already expected to be up to a 7-foot surge in the western Florida Panhandle.
New moon king tides to coincide with Isaias landfall along Gulf Coast
Autumn's new moon king tides will coincide with the saltwater flood brought ashore by Isiaias, but the slight nudge up isn't expected to overly exacerbate what is already expected to be up to a 7-foot surge in the western Florida Panhandle.
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October 8, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Autumn's new moon king tides will coincide with the saltwater flood brought ashore by Isiaias, but the slight nudge up isn't expected to overly exacerbate what is already expected to be up to a 7-foot surge in the western Florida Panhandle.
Some restaurants are destinations.
Palm Beach County spared in latest chain restaurant bankruptcy
Some restaurants are destinations.
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October 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Some restaurants are destinations.