Day: January 28, 2026

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Central Florida Residents Urged To Protect Plants Ahead Of Cold Blast

With the rare cold stretch and wind chills dipping into the 30s here in Central Florida, local gardeners are being forced to take precautions. Experts advise watering plants before a freeze, bringing potted plants indoors, and covering outdoor plants with breathable frost cloths. Blankets work if removed the next morning, but plastic should be avoided. […]

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Brevard Student Sent Home Told To Walk Alone Across Busy Highway

A 9-year-old Cocoa student was sent home Monday and told to walk two miles alone across State Road 520 after his mother was late picking him up. The boy usually gets a ride, and his mother says she had notified the school she would be picking him up. Brevard Public Schools said paperwork was missing, […]

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Central Florida Residents Warned To Protect Pool Pipes During Freeze

With freeze warnings in effect across much of Central Florida this week, and temperatures expected to drop into the 20s by Sunday. pool experts advise keeping water circulating overnight to prevent pipes from freezing, especially for solar-heated systems. Those with automated pool systems should double-check timers to avoid costly damage during the cold snap.

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Central Florida Faces Record Low Temperatures And Freeze Warnings

A powerful Arctic cold front has moved into Central Florida, bringing wind chills into the 20s and daytime highs only in the 40s and 50s. Freeze warnings are in effect for Volusia, Lake, Marion, and Sumter counties through 9 this morning, while cold weather advisories cover much of the region. Forecasters warn that Saturday and […]

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Central Florida Theme Parks Prepare For Cold Front This Weekend

As Central Florida is expecting daytime temperatures to drop into the 40s this weekend, some theme parks say visitors should prepare for possible ride delays. Roller coasters and other outdoor attractions could be affected by the cold, though the parks themselves will remain open. Visitors are advised to dress warmly and plan for slower operations.

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SpaceX Launches GPS III 5 Satellite For US Space Force

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral at 9:04pm yesterday, carrying a GPS satellite for the US Space Force. About 8 minutes after liftoff rocket’s first stage landed on a drone ship in the Atlantic. About an hour and a half after liftoff, the satellite was deployed into orbit.

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Shirtless Man Jumps Taco Bell Drive Thru Window In Armed Robbery

A shirtless man armed with a large rock jumped through a Taco Bell drive thru window here in Florida, and demanded money from workers and customers. Police say 22 year old Arthur Posey forced employees and customers to hand over cash and personal items during the incident that took place in Winter Haven. No one […]

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