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Rick Scott, wearing a U.S. Navy cap, joined Jim Cantore to urge watchers to store supplies, follow evacuation orders and stay safe this storm season.

Hurricane Idalia brings flooding to communities along Florida's Gulf Coast that causes fires, road closures and destroyed homes.

Mention "Hurricane Andrew" & many Floridians will shudder. Storm was tiny, reaching peak diameter of 200 miles but it devastated South Florida in 1992

Kiteboarders in Brevard take advantage of outer band winds from Hurricane Idalia.

Idalia could have marked the first time on record that Leon County ever saw sustained hurricane-strength winds. Instead, the county saw a peak gust of 55 mph.

The Alafia River smashed its previous record high water level set during Hurricane Frances in 2004, according to National Weather Service data.

Florida National Guard helicopters at Sheltair at Melbourne Orlando Intl. Airport prepare to head to Hurricane Idalia search and rescue efforts.

Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, a Miami area Democrat, is Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott's latest challenger in his reelection bid.

Although exact age is unknown it appears the tree dates to the administration of Gov. Cary Hardee, 1921 - 1925, and the creation of six new counties.