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Weather Alert Day Monday as fire threat intensifies across Central Florida
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (243+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " A Weather Alert Day is in effect for Monday as the fire threat increases across Central Florida. A strong cold front will move into the area Sunday and bring the threat for wildfires and cold temps across the…...
Cold front to spark fire danger, bring freeze threat to Central Florida
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (225+ words) Live newscast covering important local topics and events ORLANDO, Fla. " We have Weather On the Way for an elevated fire threat and cold air on the way for Sunday through Tuesday. A strong cold front is on track to push…...
Central Florida heat cranks up near-record highs Friday
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (179+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " Central Florida will see near-record-high temperatures Friday and Saturday, before a cold front brings a dramatic drop in temperatures. Most of the area will see peak temperatures in the mid and upper 80s on Friday as the winter heat…...
Arctic blast blamed for massive fish kill at Lake Apopka, FWC says
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (219+ words) APOPKA, Fla. " The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says February's historic cold snap is to blame for a massive fish kill at Lake Apopka. The agency has received more than 450 reports of fish kills statewide since Feb. 1, 2026. According to…...
Central Florida temperatures soar, record-breaking heat expected
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (217+ words) , Fla. " Temperatures continue to climb in Central Florida. Afternoon high temperatures could approach record-breaking levels by Friday and Saturday this week. This is due to high pressure building over the southeast. The fire danger remains high, but we are beginning…...
Ring Doorbell’s ‘Search Party’ sparks debate on neighborhood surveillance and privacy
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (163+ words) Ring Doorbell's "Search Party" sparks debate on neighborhood surveillance and privacy Ring Doorbell advertised its "Search Party" feature during the Super Bowl, introducing an artificial intelligence tool. (WFTV) ORLANDO, Fla. " Ring Doorbell advertised its "Search Party" feature during the Super…...
Record-breaking temperatures possible in Central Florida by weekend
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (165+ words) Live newscast covering important local topics and events Evening Forecast: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 ORLANDO, Fla. " With high pressure and dry air coming through, temperatures are expected to rise over the next few days. Afternoon high temperatures might reach record levels by…...
Drought conditions to worsen as dry weather persists in Central Florida
4+ day, 19+ hour ago (158+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " Central Florida will continue to experience dry, sunny weather on Tuesday as a warming trend begins to move through the region. High temperatures on Tuesday afternoon are expected to reach the low 70s. The upcoming stretch of dry weather…...
Artemis II mission on track for potential launch next month
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (110+ words) KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla. " After the successful launch of the Crew-12 mission, all eyes are now focused on the next crewed rocket launch from Florida's Space Coast. The Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft are sitting in wait on…...
Wildfires burn across several Central Florida counties
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (222+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. " Wildfires burned properties across four Central Florida counties Sunday, leading to evacuations in Osceola County and the shutdown of I-95 in Volusia County. Firefighters remained on the scene Monday morning as they prepared for a dry and potentially busy…...