Hurricane Matthew, packing 115 mph top sustained winds, is pounding portions of the central Bahamas; storm now about 100 miles (160 km) south-southeast of Nassau, Bahamas, about 195 miles (480 km) southeast of West Palm Beach, Fla. - NHC
Florida Gov. Rick Scott: 'Once [Hurricane] Matthew comes, we can't put first responders in harm's way. You must listen to your local officials and evacuate before it's too late' - @FLGovScott
9 Australians arrested for stripping down to briefs, drinking beer from their shoes at Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix appear in court; group likely to be charged for public indecency - AP
Florida Gov. Rick Scott issues updates on Hurricane Matthew preparedness efforts, says 1.5 million people in evacuation zones (follow link for shelter details, school closures, more) Read more on flgov.com
South Carolina Emergency Management Division: 'Avoid danger. Do not drive around barricades along [Hurricane] Matthew evacuation routes. You will encounter oncoming traffic head-on' - @SCEMD