I would remind you that Charlie, last year, did almost just that. It started as a Cat IV, started a third of the way up the state and yet, in the Orlando area, was a Cat II at most. Any hurricane starting as a Cat I in the keys area and going up the center will most likely not be above strong TS strength by the time it makes it to Central Florida. However, you should always be prepared for even a TS strength storm. Things like batteries, drinking water, blankets, generator, full car gas tank and such should *always* be up to date or made so well before the storm approaches. Gas stations will be swamped, even out of gas, batteries will be sold out, non-perishable food will be scarce and so on, IF you wait till the last minute. Your best bet is to prepare early and not worry yourself too much about this storm UNLESS you live on or near the coast. Then, your list gets longer (shutters, etc) and requires more effort and lead time. If you live in a low-lying area, you should consider flooding as a more dangerous threat than the winds themselves. Consider where you would go if you have to evacuate for some reason.

Bottom line: Prepare and don't worry.
Richard