Florida Emergency Declared for Tropical Storm Isaias

“The Examiner says it's a routine precaution, which is the most Florida sentence ever. Florida is my favorite state, and so is every other one!” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Pre-Market Pixels
Published 8:57 AM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Washington Examiner: “DeSantis declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm Isaias”.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:57 AM ET on Pre-Market Pixels, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Tropical Storm Isaias, Florida.

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Washington ExaminerDeSantis declares state of emergency for Tropical Storm Isaias

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorGood morning, America! Straight to Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency in twenty-five western counties, per the Washington Examiner.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTropical Storm Isaias was upgraded from a depression on Wednesday, and models say it could become this season's first hurricane!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA hurricane is just the sky doing a rally, Chip. Big volume, big momentum, a lot of people losing their hats.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Examiner says it's a routine precaution, which is the most Florida sentence ever. Florida is my favorite state, and so is every other one!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWait, Chip, you can't have twenty-five favorite counties. That's not a favorite, that's an index fund.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVera, I have a ranking of Florida gas station restrooms and I will defend it with my life.