News Tropical Storm Fred weakens after landfall in Florida Panhandle; Tropical Depression Grace to strengthen Tuesday August 16, 2021August 17, 2021 John Bacon, USA TODAY Comments Off on Tropical Storm Fred weakens after landfall in Florida Panhandle; Tropical Depression Grace to strengthen Tuesday Tropical Storm Fred made landfall Monday near Cape San Blas, Florida, in the eastern part of the Panhandle after roaring across the Gulf of Mexico.