NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says Erin is expected to strengthen into a hurricane on Friday.

Tropical Storm Erin is beginning to strengthen and could become a strong Category 3 storm with 125-mph winds within five days.

In a statement, Cory Schwisow, interim director of Monroe County Emergency Management, said the county was recently qualified to receive “60% of post-disaster reimbursement funds upfront,” which he ...