Hurricane Michael is quickly approaching the panhandle. Gubernatorial Democratic candidate and Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum suspended his campaign trail to prepare his city for the storm. While Governor Rick Scott’s declared a state of emergency for several counties. Fox 92.5’s political commentator Drew Steele discusses how this may have an impact on our election.
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How busy will Atlantic hurricane season be? Depends on who wins unusual battle of climatic titans
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Changing how we interpret hurricane cones
The National Hurricane Center says many people focus on the forecast cone rather than their potential impacts. Lee and Charlotte Counties were always in Hurricane Ian’s cone and at risk for storm surge.

On High Alert: How to avoid scams after a hurricane
The worst is over, you think, as you wave goodbye to the hero-without-a-cape contractor who arrived at your door like magic offering to repair your disheveled home post-hurricane.

How to prepare your boat for a hurricane ahead of the 2023 season
Abundant beaches, inland waterways and the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico are what make Southwest Florida a boater’s paradise. However, those features also mean boats are especially vulnerable to damage during tropical storms and hurricanes.
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