Florida
Forecasters Are Worried About Potential Tropical Storm 9
A storm in the early stages of development in the western Caribbean Sea off the coast of Honduras is currently a disorganized mass of thunderstorms called Potential Tropical Storm Nine, but forecasters expect it to slam into Florida later this week as Hurricane Helene. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 41 of the state’s 67 counties on Monday, CNN reports. Landfall in Florida could happen as soon as Thursday evening, forecasters say. The storm “is likely to become a major hurricane prior to landfall along the NE Gulf Coast,” the National Weather Service’s Tallahassee office said in a post on X. “This will be a large system, and impacts will extend far from the center.”
“While the spread in potential tracks has lessened compared to this point 24 hours ago, a range of landfall locations from the Florida Panhandle to the Peninsula of Florida are still on the table,” forecasters in Tallahassee said, per the New York Times. The National Hurricane Center said tropical storm watches have been issued in the Dry Tortugas and the lower Florida Keys. CNN reports that record-warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico are expected to “supercharge” the storm, which could become a Category 3 or higher by Wednesday. “What I don’t like is what I see in terms of rapid intensification, pressure, and the wind speeds that can be achieved by this storm,” says meteorologist Jeff Berardelli at WFLA.
In the Pacific Ocean, meanwhile, Hurricane John rapidly strengthened to a Category 2 storm on Monday and forecasters warned that it could be a Category 4 when it hits Mexico’s southern coast on Tuesday, the AP reports. The NHC predicted that it would make landfall near the resort town of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca state, reports Reuters. Laura Velazquez, the federal coordinator of civil protection, urged people in coastal cities in the state to go to shelters to “protect theirs and their family’s lives.” (More hurricane stories.)
A Florida woman confessed to stabbing her 76-year-old roommate to death before covering his body with a tarp, stealing his truck and driving away from the scene, according to authorities.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Shannon R. Giblin, 48.
Shannon R. Giblin (Photo: Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office)
In a news release, the sheriff’s office said deputies were dispatched to a home on Sunday after they received a report about a person who was not breathing. When they arrived at the home, they found a man, later identified as Paul De Wayne Bradley, who was dead.
Police said they tracked Giblin down in Bradley’s truck, which was missing from the driveway, in Sarasota County.
“As Charlotte County detectives questioned Giblin, she provided a confession to stabbing Bradley following an argument,” Sheriff Bill Prummell said in the release.
“After realizing that the victim was beyond help, Giblin then covered Bradley with a tarp and left the scene in the victim’s pickup truck,” Prummell added.
Online jail records show Giblin was charged with second-degree murder, as well as grand theft of a motor vehicle.
“I want to recognize my Major Crimes detectives who worked this case through the night and identified the suspect quickly,” Prummell said. “They truly show a dedication to their craft and the results are irrefutable. I also want to thank the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office for their quick actions in locating and detaining her based on the intelligence my team was able to share. As I have always said, Southwest Florida is fortunate to have law enforcement who work together so effectively for the people we serve.”
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Giblin is being held without bond, according to the release.
There are two No Kings protests planned for the Treasure Coast; one in Stuart and one in Fort Pierce.
No Kings Day protests are scheduled for March 28, with over a thousand protests planned across the United States.
Organizers say the No Kings events will challenge President Donald Trump as he escalates “his attempts to control us.” Dozens of protests are planned across Florida, including two on the Treasure Coast.
Here’s what to know about the protests.
What is a No Kings protest?
No Kings is a nationwide protest organized in response to President Donald Trump and his administration.
“It is on us, the people, to show that we will fight to protect one another and our country,” according to the nokings.org website. “If he believes we will roll over and allow him to take our freedoms, he is mistaken.”
One core principle of No Kings is a commitment to nonviolent action. The organization’s website states participants should seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with dissenters and act lawfully.
No Kings protest in Stuart
No Kings protest in Fort Pierce
No Kings protests in Florida
There are dozens of protests planned across Florida, including two on the Treasure Coast, with one in Stuart and one in Fort Pierce. Find a protest near you.
Olivia Franklin is TCPalm’s trending reporter. You can contact her at olivia.franklin@tcpalm.com, 317-627-8048 or follow her on X @Livvvvv_5.
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