Tropical Storm Idalia, which started brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, is showing signs it could intensify into a hurricane. The storm is projected to hit the Florida Big Bend region by early Wednesday, though its exact path could still change.
UF
UF announced its campus will be closed at noon Tuesday and will remain closed Wednesday due to potential Hurricane Idalia in a UF alert around 4 p.m. Monday.
A reopening date was not yet indicated.
Santa Fe College
SFC canceled classes for Tuesday and Wednesday at 4 p.m. Monday. Northwest campus, all centers, the Academy for Science and Technology, the SF Teaching Zoo, the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium and the SF Gymnasium will be closed. A reopening date has not yet been decided.
Students are advised to remain updated about the storm and other college alerts with the SF Alerts page.
Bailey Diem is a journalism junior and The Alligator's Spring 2026 metro editor. She spent previous semesters as engagement managing editor and as part of the metro and university desks. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar or getting lost in a good book.
