The storm’s eye has become slightly disorganized as it dropped to a Category 3 hurricane with winds of about 120 mph. Governor Rick Scott said that Florida Fish and Wildlife officers are conducting searches in areas where the storm has passed, and no issues have been found. Central Florida will continue to deal with Matthew on Friday morning, though forecasters said the area “dodged a bullet” because the strongest part of the storm stayed offshore. The storm is expected to be passing off the coast of Daytona Beach by mid-morning as it makes its way north to Jacksonville. Cherwa reported from Orlando, Fla., and Duara from Tampa, Fla.john.cherwa@latimes.comnigel.duara@latimes.comUPDATES:6:55 a.m.: This story was updated with additional information from the governor of Florida.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 07, 2016 13:15 UTC