As tropical storm Helene approaches the Big Bend, Florida State athletics is preparing for changes in operations to football and soccer.

Tropical Storm Helene is expected to unleash mudslides and flooding in Cuba before reaching major hurricane strength on Thursday as it hits Florida with life-threatening ocean surge, the U.S. National Weather Service said.

Tropical Storm Helene formed Tuesday in the Caribbean Sea and will strengthen into a major hurricane. | NOAA via AP TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said Florida is preparing for a direct hit from a major hurricane that could intensify quickly before it makes landfall in the Panhandle later this week.