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Florida’s home football game against Eastern Washington scheduled for Saturday has been moved to Sunday because of Hurricane Ian, which is expected to hit the state’s southwest coast on Wednesday.

Hurricane Ian made landfall in western Cuba on Tuesday as forecasters warned it will intensify into a catastrophic Category 4 storm before it hits Florida's Gulf Coast, where hundreds of thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate. According to the National Hurricane Center, Ian made landfall southwest of the town of La Coloma, Cuba, as a Category 3 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph. “The NHC intensity forecast continues to call for an extremely dangerous hurricane landfall for southwestern Florida,” the hurricane center said in an advisory. In addition, the National Weather Service extended its tropical storm warning to Georgia, and a tropical watch to South Carolina. “In some areas there will be catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge,” Florida Gov.

At a press conference on Tuesday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said that Hurricane Ian is expected to cause “catastrophic flooding and life-threatening storm surge” on the Gulf coast of Florida.

Tampa International Airport said it would suspend operations on Tuesday afternoon.

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Hurricane Ian will make landfall in Florida on Wednesday, bringing life-threatening storm surge, extreme flooding and heavy rainfall along the coast and inland.

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Meteorologist Jordan Steele from The Weather Channel is watching Hurricane Ian as it strengthens to a Category 3 storm. It’s expected to reach Florida's west coast later this week.

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The consensus forecast for Hurricane Ian has solidified Tuesday around a likely landfall in the Tampa Bay area as a major hurricane Thursday.

As Florida braces for impact against Hurricane Ian, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Tuesday morning to warn against the storm’s impacts.

A strengthening Hurricane Ian's rain and winds lashed Cuba's western tip, where authorities have evacuated 50,000 people.

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Fox News host Sean Hannity spoke with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio about the latest on Hurricane Ian, his reelection campaign and the GOP's midterm strategy.

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A Category 5 storm in Tampa Bay could produce a 26-foot flood and kill up to 2,000 people, according to Vox.

An attempted robber in Florida claimed he was from Chicago while holding a shotgun by his side inside a convenience store, police said.

TAMPA, Fla. — (AP) — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will relocate football operations to the Miami area in preparation for next weekend’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the potential impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Buccaneers announced Monday night that the team will leave Tampa on Tuesday and relocate in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The Buccaneers are expected to practice at the Miami Dolphins’ training complex in Miami Gardens, Florida, starting Wednesday and continue through this week's preparations, if necessary. So far, there has been no change to the Buccaneers' game against the Chiefs, which is scheduled for Sunday at 8:20 p.m. at Raymond James Stadium. The NFL, along with the team and local officials, will monitor the situation.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — As Hurricane Ian moves closer, all eyes in Seminole County are turning to the Saint Johns River. Anyone near the river and lakes in the area are at risk of flooding, and emergency officials have concerns with Hurricane Ian approaching because the water is already high due this year’s rain. LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Ian strengthens into Cat. 2; tropical storm watch issued for Central Florida“We are at action stage (at) Lake Harney, we do not need any additional water,” said Alan Harris with Seminole County Emergency Management. READ: Hurricane Ian: How to read the NHC hurricane cone graphicVideo: Power companies preparing for widespread outages during Hurricane Ian Power companies across Florida are preparing for major outages due to Hurricane Ian.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will relocate football operations to the Miami area in preparation for next weekend’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of the potential impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

During a news conference, Marion County leaders said they are ready to respond to emergencies from Hurricane Ian.

The National Hurricane Center is predicting storm surge in Tampa Bay and surrounding waters of between 5 and 10 feet above normal tide conditions and rainfall of between 10 and 15 inches (12 and 25 centimeters) because of Hurricane Ian. (Sept. 26)

The International Space Station flew over Hurricane Ian on Monday. The storm is on a track to hit the west coast of Florida as a major hurricane as early as Wednesday. (Sept. 26)

In Lake County, there are five sandbag locations where people can pick up sandbags for free. Officials said they gave out more than 3,600 sandbags on the first day Sunday.

It’s been over a century since a major storm like Hurricane Ian has struck the Tampa Bay area, which blossomed from a few hundred thousand people in 1921 to more than 3 million today.

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With current projections, here's how Hurricane Ian will impact Central Florida.

People looking to evacuate because of Hurricane Ian’s potential effects on Florida could be coming to Orlando.

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BRANDON, Fla. — Three women and one man were arrested at a Chuck E. Cheese in Brandon, Florida, after a fight erupted Saturday and at least one shot was fired, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. >> Read more trending newsAccording to a news release issued by the sheriff’s office, the incident began with an altercation inside the restaurant just before 5 p.m. Meanwhile, an Audi crashed into the Chuck E. Cheese while the altercation unfolded. Chuck E. Cheese issued the following statement to WFLA:“We are aware of the incident that occurred on Saturday, Sept. 24, at our Brandon, Florida, location, where a vehicle crashed into our storefront. We are cooperating with the police during their ongoing investigation and cannot offer additional details at this time.”©2022 Cox Media Group

While Ian travels up the Florida coast, the storm's outer bands will stretch over much of the peninsula and produce heavy rain.

As Hurricane Ian moves closer to Florida, colleges and universities in the area are beginning to announce plans for campuses and students.

The National Hurricane Center is warning residents of Florida that Hurricane Ian is likely to be a major hurricane as it nears the state this week. If you are in Florida, here are some preparations you should complete as soon as possible in advance of Ian. If you are ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation route(s) to take. Here is a basic pet emergency kit checklist: Preparing Makes Sense for Pet Owners-Emergency Preparedness Pet Kit List. A hurricane watch means hurricane conditions (high winds, storm surge) are possible within the next 48 hours.

State regulators Friday asked a judge to place a property-insurance company in receivership, making it the sixth Florida property insurer declared insolvent this year amid widespread financial problems in the industry.

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A 5-year-old boy drowned in a community swimming pool at an Ocala apartment complex, police say.

With most of Florida still in the cone of uncertainty for Hurricane Ian, NASA has decided to rollback its massive Space Launch System rocket, effectively ending any possibility of an Oct. 2 launch attempt for Artemis I.

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To determine your hurricane evacuation zone:Click on this link: Know Your Zone. For instance, if a green box is over your home, you live in evacuation zone D. When an evacuation order is issued, if the order includes Zone D, you should be prepared to evacuate your home. How to find evacuation routes for your area:Click on this link: Know Your Zone. Click on “Evacuation Routes.” Close the list. The evacuation routes will appear highlighted on the map.

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Ron DeSantis will give an update Monday on Florida’s preparations for Hurricane Ian. The governor will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. from the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee. Watch: Hurricane Ian forms, expected to rapidly strengthen on track towards FloridaJoining DeSantis at the news conference will be Florida Department of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie and senior military adviser to the governor, Maj. Gen. James O. Eifert. DeSantis spoke from the State Emergency Operations Center on Sunday to give updates after he issued a state of emergency for the state over the weekend. DeSantis gives updates on Florida’s emergency response to IanChannel 9 will monitor the governor’s address and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a briefing on Hurricane Ian.

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Forecasters say Tropical Storm Ian has strengthened into a hurricane as it moves closer to Cuba on a track expected to take it to Florida in the coming days.

A large stretch of Florida's coast is now under a hurricane watch. Ian is only the fourth hurricane of the Atlantic season, but experts warn that even one storm can upend many peoples' lives.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A man was arrested following a wrong-way crash in Brevard Saturday. Several people with serious injuries after wrong-way crash in Brevard FHP is still investigating the crash. (Florida Highway Patrol/Florida Highway Patrol)Read: 1 person seriously injured in possible ‘road rage’ shooting, Daytona Police sayThe driver of the Toyota was transported to the Parrish Medical Center with minor injuries, while the 47-year-old passenger had serious injuries. The 20-year-old driver of the Mistubishi was airlifted as a trauma alert with critical injuries to the Holmes Medical Center, and the female 18-year-old passenger was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious injuries. Florida Highway Patrol said Holifield was booked in the Brevard County Jail.

A tropical storm watch was issued for the lower Florida Keys on Sunday evening as Tropical Storm Ian approaches the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, SpaceX Falcon 9 launched just after 7:30 p.m. from Cape Canaveral in Florida and was visible along the Northeast. SpaceX launch seen moving across New England skies Saturday night https://t.co/hKBy5VjDgy — Boston 25 News (@boston25) September 25, 2022According to WFXT, Falcon 9 was carrying 52 Starlink satellites to orbit. Awesome picture of the @SpaceX rocket launch from Foster, RI. pic.twitter.com/OWnHrcyl4z — T.J. Del Santo ⚡🔭 (@tjdelsanto) September 25, 2022The @SpaceX Falcon 9 launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida tonight and could be seen here in Massachusetts! I think it’s the @SpaceX launch.

Two Florida men were arrested on charges of trafficking in cannabis and importation of marijuana after police intercepted 87 pounds of the drug at a UPS.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Hollywood taps Blue Origin to depict the future of life in space for a new film set to begin filming in 2023. According to a news release, the film, set in 2030, will tell the story of a spaceship, the HELIOS, and its crew during their urgent mission to the International Space Station. “We teamed up with Blue Origin to give moviegoers a thrilling, but realistic depiction of the future of living and working in space and a coordinated response to a space weather emergency,” HELIOS writer Patricia A. Beninati said. Throughout the movie, Orbital Reef is featured as the latest-generation space station used as a critical resource by the HELIOS crew. Orbital Reef is a commercially developed, owned and operated space station to be built in low Earth orbit.

Rapid intensification is expected by Tuesday, and Ian will spend days in the Gulf of Mexico. Here’s the latest forecast.

People took to social media after watching the skies for SpaceX's latest launch of the Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday. The launch could be seen as far north as New England.

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Across Lake County on Sunday, as Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen and become a hurricane, emergency officials helped residents prepare for any possible storm impact.

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Four people were taken into custody for their alleged involvement in a fight at a Florida Chuck E. Cheese that spilled into the parking lot, resulting in at least one shot fired.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Police are investigating a possible road-rage shooting that left one person with serious injuries. Daytona Beach police said they received an aggravated battery call in the 900 block of Vine Street at around 7 p.m.DBPD said one person was shot and transported to Halifax Hospital Medical Center, where they remain in critical condition. According to a news release, units on the scene were able to quickly locate the suspect, who was taken into custody without incident. Read: Tropical Storm Ian gains strength, expected to make hurricane status before hitting CubaRicardo Gibbs, 35, was arrested and charged with attempted murder. Read: Hurricane supply checklist: What should you include in your kit?

Ian is expected to become a hurricane later Sunday or Sunday night and strengthen before it hits Cuba.

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We continue to pinpoint the very latest on Ian.

Florida’s governor and emergency management leaders say the Federal Emergency Management Agency is already assisting the state in preparing for Ian’s impact.

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Monday

Litter control long has been at the forefront of keeping Florida’s beaches and waterways pristine. These days, though, particular heaps of trash — 20-foot immovable hunks of spent fuel, leaking

Bethune-Cookman University announced a mandatory evacuation order for its campus in Daytona Beach will be in effect Monday as Tropical Storm Ian is on a path toward Florida.

Despite an upper-body injury and the absence of his favorite target, Hendon Hooker was at his best Saturday night.

A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash with another vehicle in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An abandoned vehicle that turned up in Maine may provide a clue to the whereabouts of 6-year-old Jorge “Jojo” Morales, who is the subject of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Amber Alert.

11 Tennessee made its fans sweat a little bit before finally closing out No. WR Bru McCoy had the breakout game that Tennessee fans (and Texas fans and USC fans) were hoping for with five catches for 102 yards and a TD. Until Saturday, the only win Tennessee had gotten over Florida since 2004 was a 38-28 win over the Gators in 2016. After losing to Kentucky in Week 2, Florida is 0-2 in the SEC while Tennessee is now 1-0. After an off week in Week 5, Tennessee heads to LSU before its annual rivalry game in Knoxville against Alabama on Oct. 15.

Three people were injured in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to the fire department.

Hundreds of attendees decked out in rainbow garb crowded downtown Melbourne on Saturday for Space Coast Pridefest.

Tropical Storm Ian is projected to make landfall in Florida as a hurricane as all counties in the state are now under a state of emergency.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Saturday expanded a previously-signed executive order to declare a statewide state of emergency.

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LONGWOOD, Fla. — Just in time for Halloween, the Longwood Haunted History Tour is being resurrected for its third consecutive year. Along with being fun for the whole family, the tour also raises funds for the Longwood Historic Society. Guests are invited on an immersive journey inside the reportedly-haunted Bradlee-McIntyre House and into the unsettling past of Longwood. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 19 Bradlee-McIntyre House in Longwood (Longwood Historic Society)Paranormal enthusiast, Michael Matson, will lead brave souls on this frighteningly fun-filled 90-minute theatrical walking tour of the home’s three floors and 13 rooms. The Bradlee-McIntyre House is located at 130 West Warren Avenue.

The growing strength of Tropical Storm Ian has forced NASA to call off its Artemis 1 moon rocket launch on Sept. 27 and prepare to leave the launch pad.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — (AP) — NASA is skipping next week’s launch attempt of its new moon rocket because of a tropical storm that’s expected to become a major hurricane. Currently churning in the Caribbean, Tropical Storm Ian is expected to become a hurricane by Monday and slam into Florida’s Gulf coast by Thursday. If the rocket remains at the pad, NASA could try for an Oct. 2 launch attempt, the last opportunity before a two-week blackout period. The Space Launch System rocket is the most powerful ever built by NASA. Assuming its first test flight goes well, astronauts would climb aboard for the next mission in 2024, leading to a two-person moon landing in 2025.

NASA is skipping next week's launch attempt of its new moon rocket because of a tropical storm that's expected to become a major hurricane.

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A missing child alert was issued Saturday for a 14-year-old girl out of Bunnell considered endangered, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tropical Storm Ian has officially formed and could impact Florida by next week. Tropical Storm Ian has officially formed and could impact Florida by next week. Read: Timeline for Tropical Depression 9: Here’s what to expectTS Ian continues to slowly gather strength as it moves through the Caribbean. Watch: Hurricane Fiona to bring rough surf, strong rip currents to Volusia County beachesThe next full advisory with any track change will be at 11a.m. The next full advisory with any track change will be at 11am.

More often than not, you will see sunshine this weekend.

News 6 spoke with Orange County leaders and experts on how to prep for a hurricane and about where the county currently stands with potential storms.

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As Florida braces for any potential impacts from Tropical Depression 9, the attorney general's office is taking steps to protect consumers from price gouging.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Friday across 24 counties that could potentially fall in the path of Tropical Depression 9, which is projected to become a Category 3 hurricane next week.

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