Hurricane Idalia landfall: Florida's Big Bend, Cedar Key, Keaton Beach pounded by Category 3 storm

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Hurricane Idalia made landfall over Florida Wednesday morning, bringing destructive winds and catastrophic storm surge in its way.

Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. in Florida's Big Bend region, near Keaton Beach and not far from Cedar Keys, according to the National Hurricane Center. The storm has maximum sustained winds of 125 mph, making it a strong Category 3 hurricane – a major hurricane.

Shortly before making landfall, Hurricane Idalia was briefly a powerful Category 4 hurricane.

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Where is Keaton Beach in Florida?

Keaton Beach is located in Taylor County, part of Florida's Big Bend region.