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Many small sharks move to deeper, calmer waters ahead of major hurricanes. Their movements could help researchers learn about a severe storm sooner.

A dorm for students and their pets opened at Ferris State University in Michigan to appeal to students who don't want to leave their furry partners.

Some shopping malls and shopping centers have seen a resurgence in customer traffic, as well as retail occupancy, a new report suggests.

Facing Hurricane Idalia, local leaders are urging people to stay calm, but prepare.

Idalia remains on a collision course with the Florida Gulf Coast. Here's the latest forecast and threats from a catastrophe in the making.

A tropical storm warning is issued when meteorologists expect storm conditions to be in place within the next 1 to 3 days.

There have been batches of rain today, from Naples to Cape Coral and a meteorologist with the National Weather Service said Idalia is the reason.

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

Christine Willis was among the Fort Myers Beach residents who on Monday began packing up, preparing to leave the barrier island ahead of Idalia.

Still recovering from last year's devastating Hurricane Ian, Lee, Collier counties in SW Florida 'are battening down the hatches' with Idalia nearby