Hurricane Matthew gained new fury as it hammered the central Bahamas early Thursday. The storm is expected to strengthen as it approaches Florida.
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Orlando will shut down all non-essential city services at noon Thursday while Orange County is still weighing options to close as Hurricane Matthew approaches.
Breaking News:
Hurricane Matthew is now steering a course directly for the southeastern United States, prompting widespread evacuations.
Tropical Storm Nicole formed Tuesday in the Atlantic Ocean, but it does not pose a threat to land.
A hurricane watch in effect for parts of Florida, as Gov. Rick Scott urges residents up and down the Interstate 95 corridor to start preparing for "direct impacts" of Hurricane Matthew.