Hurricane Irma maintained a Category 3 storm as of the latest 7 p.m. update as it rolled over Cuba, to roar ashore Sunday in the low-lying Florida Keys, then hit southwestern Florida, move up the state’s Gulf Coast and slam into the Tampa Bay area. read more
More: Hurricane Irma roars toward Florida with a threat of devastating winds, storm surge to both coasts. As of 10 p.m. Friday, Hurricane Irma had winds of 160 mph, elevating it back up to a Category 5 storm. read more
pensacola, fla. (wear) — City officials and meteorologists here in Northwest Florida have one message: monitor the storm and have a disaster plan. Monday, Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in all 67 counties within the State of Florida in response to Hurricane Irma. read more