South Florida Braces for Rain Ahead of Weekend Front

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — South Florida is poised for warmer temperatures and rain as a front approaches over the weekend, according to forecasters. Today, residents can expect seasonable weather with highs in the lower to middle 80s under partly cloudy …

These big predator lizards eat iguanas, toads and more. Here’s where they lurk in Florida.

Six-foot predatory lizards normally found along the Nile River in Africa have set up shop in South Florida — and Palm Beach County canals are a hot spot. Nile monitors, which can grow to just over 6 feet and about 20 pounds, have been living along the C-51 …

Florida lawmakers vote to expand cellphone ban in elementary, middle schools and test in high schools

TALLAHASSEE — Florida lawmakers late Friday approved barring students in elementary and middle schools from using cellphones during the school day — and testing the idea in high schools. Current law prevents students from using cellphones during …

Rain and storm chances on the rise this weekend in Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. — After a dry end to the work week, rain and storm chances are on the rise for the weekend. A few coastal showers will be possible this morning, but higher rain chances for the afternoon and early evening. A few PM storms will also be …

Here are the issues that died in the 2025 Florida legislative session

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s lawmakers ended their regularly scheduled session Friday without completing their one required duty — passing a budget. Lawmakers will have to come back to Tallahassee starting the week of May 12 to finish their work. Leaders on …

Caps defenseman Jakob Chychrun's wife Olivia shares a look at how he 'channeled his inner Florida boy'

Washington Capitals defenseman Jakob Chychrun’s wife Olivia Ibrahim is a nutritional therapy practitioner. She often shares insights into her healthy lifestyle efforts on social media. On Friday, Olivia shared a look at a countertop setup with fresh …

Central Florida weekend weather: Showers, storms and sunshine ahead

ORLANDO, Fla. – Saturday begins with a quiet coastal breeze, bringing with it a few scattered showers that may linger throughout the morning and into the afternoon. The chance for these coastal showers hovers around 20% to 40% through the day. For most of …

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Florida Weather Forecast Predicts Rain, Storms for Upcoming Days

ORLANDO, Fla. – Weather patterns are shifting in Central Florida, bringing much-needed rain this weekend after weeks of dry conditions. A weak cold front is moving towards the area, increasing the chance of showers and thunderstorms. On Friday, there is a …

They had 60 days to pass a budget. They failed. Now the Florida Legislature will have to return to Tallahassee

TALLAHASSEE — They had one job. The Florida Legislature had 60 days to pass a balanced budget – the only job the state constitution requires of them. And they couldn’t do it. The combative tone among legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis was …