you can see this view right behind me. how intense the storm is. south carolina governor. is planning evacuations. >> parts of florida is under a hurricane watch. many people now putting off preparations any longer. facing long life at the checkout. let's turn it over to denis phillips. how much of an attack is going. >> it's getting hit hard pretty quick big of a storm it is. and, the damaging winds and they are 15 miles wide and we have a massive storm and, it's right around the eye wall, and if this storm were to stay 20 to 25 miles offshore the east coast, that's where the damage with stay, you would be out in the ocean and not be an issue

and, it was such a close call. and, if you have friends on the east coast drop them a call. this is a storm that could track at 5 pm, it has drawn closer and are reliable models continues to hinge that this is going to be a very close call. and at last check this is about 20 miles from the projective path. in the actual landfall the treasure coast now look at the margin of error, a lot of folks say that, it's coming this way. if it were to go west it would weaken significantly and i just don't think that it's there. we are very comfortable with this track. and, it's not nearly as much for us look how large this is.

or highlands county. and, later tomorrow and into thursday and friday and, there is certainly a blend, but the most reliable models are right here coming in from the southeast along the space coast and, jacksonville curving out into the area. and, and how it impacts our area. video coming in, church in haiti. and, for the st. petersburg area. this is video of the church in haiti taking on water. and, the main campus has a support. and, here's an image coming up. and, see what the church looked like four. and, that's all that's left tonight. >> absolutely ey're going to

because, they really have a shelter. >> church leaders tell us that they will be meeting here shortly to talk about how they will help them build that church in their home country. regardless of the impact, you need to be on the lookout for price gouging, continuing our coverage with this morning -- this morning that you need to hear -- morning -- warning that you need to hear. to avoid getting ripped off, make sure that you are prepared and that you have all of your items on hand. that includes five 5 gallons of drinking water and, were also talking about nonperishable food and at least two working flashlights along with a portable radio. i have tweeted out a list of these items >> thank you. now, to democracy 2016, and the

of mail in ballots earlier today. they shipped more than 260,000 ballots and, they are becoming increasingly popular across the country. the last presideection, have mailed in. and those votes cast has also been mailed in. and a local state representative and not making cast their vote >> that's right, he says it's hurting voter accessibility for older adults and low income. isabel spoke with them earlier today and has his take on what should be done. >> clerks from around the county , pulling up to the election

>> we are getting everything they need to conduct an election. >> on the other side, it was very simple. >> they had one last chance to cast their ballots. in the end, we wanted to make sure that we were able to cast our vote. and, today was also the last day of early voting, -- >> i have to work on tuesday, and a lot better chance, these two men using the extra time to value supporters. and, accurate home, voters are voting on issues. >> i feel like we need to take a step forward and like to see them create jobs and, over

in sunday 7000 ballots have been signed and delivered. -- and, over 7000 ballots have been signed and delivered. >> the supervisor of elections it's too close to make any adjustments this year. although those counties have a similar number of drop-off boxes. and a lot less early voting locations and because these are early voting locations. and there are five throughout hillsborough county and, hillsborough county is twice the size and has 400,000 more people but pinellas has more people per square mile. we have a consumer alert. safety regulations are looking into three issues that could

thousands you are models of ford f1 50s. and, it could cause breaks to fail. school rezoning always seems to be an emotional issue. and, families are bracing for big changes because of overcrowded classrooms. erik waxler is explaining the one reason that parents are asking for more time. the toby family was close enough to trinity's ritual high school to hear the marching band practice. >> here just over a mile from the school. >> that's why he can't understand why potential rezoning would send his children to new port richey. >> it's silly to say, we're going to send them across 10,000 acres. to a different school.

have to come. mitchell highs at 118% capacity and a rezoning committee is looking at redrawing boundaries. >> we no longer should be promising people that they will be going to certain school. >> parents against the rezoning are working together using social media. >> it's the feeling that your kids are going to be taking out the environment. >> graduated from mitchell and another one will soon. she wants her younger children to do the same. she says the best move is to wait at least a year. >> for me, it's not anything to do with the school thought about going to golf for anything. but i don't know anyone there have ties to the community i don't shop there. >> they are looking at building a new to high school and paying

they're also looking at redrawing boundaries in odessa and wesley chapel in hopes that the plan finalized by february before then there will be three committee meetings and one november 1 with parents can speak out. now in the midst of this result, it will show you the one positive thing as a result of the overcrowding issue that's coming up. turning to the zika virus hours ago we learned that there are six new cases in florida all of those cases are travel related including one in hillsboro. also, for more pregnant women have zika. this comes as a new study suggest that it can negatively affect babies in more ways than previously thought. it's are even linked with microcephaly babies being born with small schools. and, part of the brain can be expected for language social skills and problem solving. >>

details on what really killed robin williams. his widow making an essay. in one doctor says her honesty can help. -- and one doctor says that her honesty can help others. >> to the world, robin williams a funny man full of life to his wife, her best friend struggling with demons. >> doctors told her husband suffered from parkinson's disease and in this letter, published in a neurological magazine we know that's not true. an autopsy revealed a different disease. >> it's not really weird -- rare pics >> she says that it affects 1.5 million americans and it typically strikes at around 60 but can start as early as 50. the aging population means that there's more patients in the

he says the honesty could have a far-reaching impact. this may help increase awareness to the public. >> the biggest impact is regulating medication. she says that these patients should not take certain pills including antipsychotics even benadryl. >> it can make them more paranoid. >> she wrote that's exactly what happened to her husband. he showed bo diagnosis would have saved his life but she would've known what to look for. she says her letter could help other families it's also a reminder to stress one early indicator that sets it apart from other neurological diseases like parkinson's. >> and, when people are sleep they get up and start acting out their dreams. they feel the letter could also offer hope. >>

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schools are looking to fill 200 jobs. >> and, carol shows you how the county is preparing new teachers for the job. >> and, it's american pride day, and, the students are also proud to be part of the first ever new teacher academy in pascoe county. >> it's cool but this experience at a young age. and what it's like to affect people's lives. >> some of these highschooler's new that they wanted to be teachers. others took a chance signing up. >> and, i absolutely fell in love with it. >> students here are learning the craft of teaching. >> this is an opportunity for us to be able to put a new face of education. >> it comes at a crucial time those number of college students majoring in education has

pascoe county is hoping to energize the next generation by getting a real-world glimpse at what it's like to teach. >> they are working with third graders, the counties only failing school. and all ready they are making a difference. >> they strive to learn even at the age of eight, nine and 10 they want to be in a better position help younger kids overcome academic struggles. making nametags with motivational messages. >> everyone is personally unique to every student so that they can feel special. >> haskell county superintendent has personally guaranteed a teaching job to complete this new teacher academy and earn education degrees.

everybody? lookinoutside. pretty gusty weather. and, we had a report of a brief waterspout, and that's about 25 minutes ago. but the funnel cloud was visible from the national weather service office. and, it briefly touched down as a waterspout. and, these continues to move from the east side of the state side. so, let's keep our eyes on this little cluster. and as i mentioned, there was a funnel cloud otherwise it should be offshore in the next minute or so. and, we should be quiet. temperatures are primarily in the lower to middle 80s. and, clouds have returned and with the clouds there are some thunderstorms. in fact, there is a storm right now. st. pete is 83.

are dry. if we start to see those. and they put push west. if you're going out this evening you're going to be dodging a few of these closer to the coast. and, overnight partly cloudy and dry. i wednesday morning just like we had today, a pretty decent start your wednesday. no impact whatsoever today with hurricane matthew. moisture streaming across. and, wh of the storms arriving after 4 pm. thursday morning that's when things begin to change down south. and you can even begin to see a little rotation going on in the eastern side of our viewing area. and of course, the track all depends on a number of things but whether or not it moves inland more than the current forecasted have a huge impact. for the time being these are

a track that i think this is close to the way it will play out. highlands county, and winds are 40 to 60 miles per hour later thursday first thing on friday morning. if you have closer to the coaster winds are only about 20 or 25. and in downtown tampa maybe thursday -- 30. it will not be a flood event. it will be a quick moving system. and, this is usually the nontraumatic side. and, regardless of where the east coast, the text is prepared. that's the message. because, this is going to get very close to the east coast of florida. whether or not it makes landfall, is a little too early to tell. and that is important. because those wins only extend maybe 30 or 40 miles out.

wind but staff shore. but if it would skirt the coast or move inland, all of a sudden you are looking at more significant damage. getting a lot of messages on facebook. we are updating 24 seven on social media. and remember, if you have or have any families or friends, college students, jacksonville st. augustine, areas along the east coast you may want to consider having those kids come if they live in this general area. the soup --, there is a good chance they will be experiencing third -- hurricane force winds. and, i think that the number may go up. and, it is not an impact in our area. and, the orange color, maybe 40 to 50%. and east of our area, and for

this chances are probably only about 10 to 20%. tonight isolated storms are partly cloudy. and looking for us most accurate seven-day forecast. and, it is the east coast it will feel the effects. and, this is all the way up into the eastern seaboard. and, when this exits, drier air believe it or not in our region and early next week we will turn into the coolest weather we have seen since last spring. morning lows are downtown. and, new at 6 pm, an issue up for a vote that some say is

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the three newest scams targeting jobseekers and the way to not fall victim. and, bracing for hurricane matthew the powerful storm devastating haiti. the newest models as it drips closer to florida. good evening everyone. >> and, watch, at port canaveral issuing a mandatory evacuation order just minutes ago as a category four storm. let's go to denis phillips with the newest update. >> and, looking at the storm it looks about the same as it is cash as it did earlier. and, we do think when it goes back to the bahamas the

hurricane center will stick category for for at least the next 70 days. and, what concerns us the most when it comes into the east coast of florida it curves and rides it right along the eastern seaboard. and, to north carolina, potentially even into new england. his is a track unlike any i have ever seen in terms of storm staying the strong at least the next three f let's take a closer view into the latest impact, this is a track that shifted a little bit to the west. and, the european model takes this right along the coast and up the east coast of florida from melbourne to jacksonville in over towards savannah. this is a little bit more to the east. the hurricane center did what we call a blend.