The disturbance is forecast to become a hurricane Wednesday and will strengthen as it crosses the eastern Gulf of Mexico.

As Helene began to strengthen, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency and some school districts announced plans to close for days.

Floridians along the western Panhandle and Big Bend should be tracking the hurricane while they make last-minute hurricane ...

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