Citrus County authorities asked residents to prepare for further complications brought about by the impending high tide.
The Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association is selling “Lake County Strong” t-shirts to raise funds for the families of the three officers shot in Eustis on Friday.
Alachua County says West Newberry Road/State Road 26 near the Gilchrist County Line is closed in both directions until further notice.
The accident happened shortly after Hurricane Debby made landfall in the Big Bend area close to Fanning Springs with wind speeds near 80 mph.
Hurricane Idalia hit the island of Cedar Key on August 30, 2023. The tourist town was just bouncing back as Hurricane Debby sent water through the streets again.
Images of the impact across the 352.
An officer was inside the cruiser when the tree came down but was not injured.
Troopers say the accident killed a 38-year-old woman and 12-year-old boy. A 14-year-old boy was taken to the hospital in serious condition.
Coastal communities like Crystal River and Cedar Key were devastated less than a year ago from Hurricane Idalia. On Sunday, people were bracing for the impact from Tropical Storm Debby.
As Tropical Storm Debby looks set to hit the Florida coast as a hurricane, Alachua and Levy Counties have elected to move back the start of early voting to Tuesday, August 6.