Idalia weakens to post-tropical storm after carving deadly path of destruction from Florida to Carolinas

Cleanup efforts are underway from Florida to the Carolinas after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and left a trail of destruction after blasting the region with destructive winds, a powerful storm surge, and flooding from torrential rain.

Florida horse trainers prepare animals for Idalia: 'Little bit nerve-racking'

At the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, there’s room for 3,000 horses and other animals to evacuate during a hurricane, free of charge. Over at a smaller equestrian center, the owner said she is preparing as well.

Hurricane Idalia: Flooding in Marion County
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Hurricane Idalia made landfall in the Big Bend region on Wednesday. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish was in Ocala, Florida where she found some flooding along a street.

Hurricane Idalia: Photos, videos from viewers

Florida residents living in vulnerable coastal areas were ordered to pack up and leave Tuesday as Hurricane Idalia gained steam in the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico and threatened to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall.

Orlando weather: Some of Hurricane Idalia's rainbands to impact Central Florida Tuesday

Idalia is now a category 1 hurricane moving north at 14 mph across the southeast Gulf of Mexico. Hot and humid conditions expected across Central Florida Tuesday. Rain won't arrive until after 2pm or so. A few of Idalia's rainbands will be moving from south to north across the state during that time

Gilchrist County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Here are the latest updates for Hurricane Idalia as it approaches landfall in Florida this week, including evacuation orders, school closures and more.

Marion County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Here are the latest updates for Hurricane Idalia as it approaches landfall in Florida this week, including evacuation orders, school closures and more.

Dixie County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Here are the latest updates for Hurricane Idalia as it approaches landfall in Florida this week, including evacuation orders, school closures and more.

Levy County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Here are the latest updates for Hurricane Idalia as it approaches landfall in Florida this week, including evacuation orders, school closures and more.

Alachua County: Idalia updates and emergency information

Here are the latest updates for Hurricane Idalia as it approaches landfall in Florida this week, including evacuation orders, school closures and more.

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay to close early Tuesday as Idalia approaches Florida

As Hurricane Idalia moves closer to Florida, businesses in the Tampa area are closing their doors until the storm, which is expected to become a hurricane, passes. 

County-by-county: Expected impacts of Hurricane Idalia in Central Florida

Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to become a dangerous Cat. 3 hurricane before making landfall in Florida later this week, according to the National Hurricane Center. Impacts from the storm could be felt in Central Florida as early as Tuesday.

Hurricane Idalia: List of Emergency storm shelters in Central Florida

County officials are opening emergency shelters in Central Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane before making potential landfall this week. Here is a running list of shelter locations.

Where to get sandbags in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane Idalia's landfall along coast

Several counties across Central Florida have opened up sandbag sites for residents to prepare ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia, which is forecast to become a major hurricane before making landfall on Florida's Gulf Coast.

List: Hurricane Idalia triggers school closures across Florida

Here's a running list of school closures in Florida ahead of Idalia's anticipated landfall along the Gulf Coast.

Orlando weather: Tropics creating rip current risk at local beaches

Idalia will bring impacts to the Central Florida region on Tuesday and Wednesday. Most, if not all the viewing area, will experience very gusty winds, heavy rain and a tornado threat during this time.

NASA, SpaceX: Crew-7 bound for space station after successful Florida launch

SpaceX and NASA successfully launched the latest crewed mission to the International Space Station. After a scrubbed launch attempt on Friday, it was “all systems go" for an early Saturday morning liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket Florida.