SUMMARY: Governor Ron DeSantis has expanded Florida’s state of emergency from 41 to 61 counties as Tropical Storm Helene approaches, potentially making landfall as a Category 3 hurricane with winds over 120 mph. He has requested emergency assistance from FEMA, which is expected to be approved quickly. Forecasters predict significant impacts across much of Florida, especially in the Panhandle and Big Bend regions. DeSantis emphasized the need for preparedness, warning that areas outside the projected storm path could still experience severe effects, including storm surges of up to 15 feet. This would be the third hurricane to affect Florida in 13 months.

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SUMMARY: Meteorologist Greg D presents a tropical weather update regarding potential tropical cyclone number nine, located south of Cuba and east of the Yucatan. Expected to strengthen and become named Helen, it will move between Western Cuba and the Yucatan before entering the Gulf of Mexico. The storm is forecasted to impact the northeastern Gulf by Thursday, potentially reaching strong Category 2 or even major hurricane status. This could result in significant effects across the West Florida coast, from storm surge to heavy rain and gusty winds, particularly between Appalachicola and Cedar Key.

Potential Tropical Cyclone #9 will organize today and likely become Helene.

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SUMMARY: A chase involving a reckless driver in Miami-Dade led to a crash on two interstates early Saturday morning. It began around 2:00 AM when a Florida Highway Patrol trooper spotted the driver on I-95 near 119th Street. The pursuit ended on I-195 near Alton Road, where the car crashed, taking down several trees and ending in a splash. While the driver and two passengers were arrested, a fourth person jumped into the bay and remains at large. Authorities are currently utilizing K-9 units and dive teams to search for this individual.

The chase, which happened on Saturday, ended when the driver lost control near Alton Road, went into a grassy area and hit several trees. Three people were taken into custody.

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