Nate is strengthening faster than predicted and was redesigned a hurricane at 10:30 p.m.
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Panhandle state parks close for Nate
The Florida Park Service has closed panhandle parks in anticipation of the arrival of Tropical Storm Nate.
UPDATE, 5 p.m.: NHC has adjusted cone to west
The National Hurricane Center's latest graphic now shows Pensacola and areas east outside of the predicability cone.
Crestview pastor foils car theft
Presumably while in jail, the suspect will have the opportunity to reflect on a newly learned commandment. Thou shall not steal a vehicle from a preacher who’s a former sheriff’s deputy.
UPDATE, 11:30 a.m: Nate shifts east again
Holt and the surrounding areas are now in the National Hurricane Center's three-day cone of predicitability.
Nate’s predicted path shifts east a bit
Pensacola and Milton have now been included in the three-day prediciability cone.
Shalimar teen charged with posting school threat
A Fort Walton Beach high school student was arrested Oct. 5 for posting a threat against the school.
Gov. Scott declares state of emergency ahead of TS Nate
In anticipation of a Florida landfall or other effects from Tropical Storm Nate, the governor has declared a state of emergency in 29 counties. Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Escambia and Walton counties are included in the declaration.
Storm 16 now Tropical Storm Nate
Tropical Storm Nate has developed off the coast of Nicaragua.
Tropical Depression 16 on track to become a hurricane
Data from reconnaissance missions indicate a rapid intensification of Tropical Depression 16 is possible.