Winter break on horizon: US to see significantly warmer temps following frigid Christmas blizzard

NOAA's 8-14 day temperature outlook issued Monday for the final days of 2022 shows a colossal pattern flip that will take the entire Lower 48 states out of the ice box and warm things up a bit.

Orlando International Airport flight delays, cancellations leave many passengers stranded

Thousands of passengers were left stranded at airports Monday as airlines worked to recover from delays and cancellations from the Christmas blizzard. At Orlando International Airport, nearly 85% of all flights on Monday were either canceled or delayed.

Nearly 5,000 US flights canceled on day after Christmas

More than 4,800 flights within, into, or out of the U.S. have been delayed, as of Monday afternoon, according to FlightAware.

Special election dates set for seat vacated by Joe Harding who resigned following indictment

Gov. Ron DeSantis has scheduled a March 7 special primary and a May 16 special election to replace former state Rep. Joe Harding, an Ocala Republican who resigned after being indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and making false statements.

Central Florida freeze: Tips on how to prepare for chilly weather, hard freeze

Central Florida is about to get hit with the coldest temperatures of the season. Now is the time to remember the “5 Ps ” to prepare for the extreme cold.

Florida residents say nearby marijuana facility stinking up neighborhood

People in one Florida city say a marijuana facility is stinking up the place. Curaleaf, which specializes in producing and distributing cannabis products, owns and operates the facility in Mount Dora.

'Buried treasure': James Webb telescope’s newest images show star at birth

‘It's like finding buried treasure,’ said scientists analyzing new images from the James Webb Space Telescope through different filters.

Florida shark attack: Man suspected of hitting shark with hammer identified; investigation ongoing, FWC says

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it has identified the person believed to be captured on video Tuesday allegedly hitting a shark with a hammer at a Florida beach and then seen dragging it to the ocean.

Florida teen brutally stabbed mom, hit her with frying pan over keeping his room clean: Arrest report

A 17-year-old boy accused of first-degree attempted murder beat his mother with a frying pan and stabbed her repeatedly with a pocket knife because she was "constantly on his case about cleaning his room," according to the probable cause affidavit.

Jan. 6 panel refers Trump, associates for criminal prosecution

The Jan. 6 panel voted unanimously to adopt its final report and refer Donald Trump and his associates for criminal prosecution.

Walmart frozen chicken product recalled in 28 states

The recall was issued after a customer complained that they found shrimp in their product, although it had been labeled as a Crispy Chicken with Almonds entrée.

Car goes over Fort Myers bridge, driver badly hurt, Florida police say

A driver is in the ICU after their car went over the Caloosahatchee Bridge in Fort Myers, Florida, Saturday morning, according to officials.