DeSantis Gives Hurricane Idalia Update Live from Columbia County

Governor Ron DeSantis has expanded the state of emergency to include 49 Florida counties in preparation for Hurricane Idalia's arrival. The storm is forecasted to make landfall as a Category 3 hurricane on Florida's Gulf coast on Wednesday morning. Tolls have been suspended in certain areas to facilitate evacuations, and residents are advised to visit floridadisaster.org/planprepare for guidance on hurricane preparedness.