Florida will deploy more than 12,000 officers in anticipation of Hurricane Isaias' impact on the U.S.

Hurricane Isaias has intensified into a Category 2 storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour (155 kilometers per hour). The storm is currently tracking toward the southern United States, with landfall projected to occur between Friday and Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

In preparation for the storm's arrival, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the mobilization of over 12,000 personnel, including military forces. State officials are bracing for the possibility that the hurricane could reach Category 2 or 3 intensity by the time it impacts the region.