"Florida on Alert as Tropical Storm Idalia Strengthens into Hurricane"

Tropical Storm Idalia is forecasted to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along Florida's Gulf Coast on Tuesday night or Wednesday. The storm poses risks of life-threatening storm surge and hurricane-force winds, prompting Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency and mobilize resources. There are concerns about fuel price-gouging due to a mix-up at the Port of Tampa, and residents are urged to have a hurricane plan in place. The storm could also impact the Southeast, including Alabama, Georgia, and the Carolinas, with heavy rain and flooding.