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Central Florida Students Kick Off 2026-27 School Year Across Counties
education15 days ago

Central Florida Students Kick Off 2026-27 School Year Across Counties

Hundreds of thousands of Central Florida students return to class as districts across Seminole, Brevard, Osceola, and Volusia begin the new school year. Seminole County welcomes more than 55,000 students and debuts community-school partnerships at Midway Elementary while Crooms Academy marks its 100th anniversary. In Brevard, 25 bus drivers perform pre-inspection checks, and families in Volusia and Osceola celebrate the first day of a 180-day school year and positive starts to the term.

via WESH|
#back-to-school#brevard-county#central-florida
Florida’s leprosy cases hit a statewide record, with Central Florida as a hotspot
local23 days ago

Florida’s leprosy cases hit a statewide record, with Central Florida as a hotspot

Florida reported 36 Hansen’s disease (leprosy) cases in 2025—the most in the state’s modern records—mostly acquired in Florida, with 17 additional preliminary cases in 2026 by mid-July; Central Florida, particularly Brevard County, has historically higher counts. Leprosy is rare and not easily spread, and is curable with antibiotics, though exposure timing can be years apart; the numbers are preliminary and can change as investigations continue.

via WEAR-TV|
#armadillos#central-florida#florida
Central Florida Braces for Tornado Watch as Storm Line Advances
weather3 months ago

Central Florida Braces for Tornado Watch as Storm Line Advances

All of Central Florida is under a tornado watch until 6 p.m. as a cold front triggers a line of storms bringing heavy rain, frequent lightning, and gusts up to 50 mph. The main risk is damaging winds, with a small chance of tornadoes or hail; a wind advisory is in effect 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and a Red Flag Warning signals high fire danger. Cooler air arrives Sunday as conditions dry out and trend cooler.

via WKMG|
#central-florida#severe-weather#tornado
Central Florida braces for bitter freeze as cold sticks into Monday
weather6 months ago

Central Florida braces for bitter freeze as cold sticks into Monday

Central Florida remains under a freeze warning into Monday as temperatures drop to the upper 20s in Orlando and below freezing in Ocala, The Villages, and Palm Coast, with wind chills in the teens to the mid-20s and breezes up to 20 mph; after the cold spell, temperatures rebound to around 40 by early Wednesday, and another front brings a rain chance Thursday; residents are urged to protect exposed pipes, bring outdoor pets indoors, cover plants, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

via WFTV|
#central-florida#cold-weather#forecast
Beat the Freeze: Easy Ways to Protect Outdoor Pipes
local-news6 months ago

Beat the Freeze: Easy Ways to Protect Outdoor Pipes

With a cold snap threatening Central Florida, homeowners are advised to shield exterior pipes from wind by covering them with foam insulation or towels, disconnect hoses, and protect brass backflow preventers. Drip a faucet inside (the one farthest from the main) to prevent freezing, and ensure irrigation is turned off. If a pipe bursts, shut off the main valve immediately and avoid DIY repairs; exterior pipes are most at risk, while pipes in attics or crawl spaces are generally safer.

via WFTV|
#central-florida#drip-faucet#freeze-protection
Central Florida braces for brutal cold as winds blast in with warnings
weather6 months ago

Central Florida braces for brutal cold as winds blast in with warnings

Central Florida is under wind advisories, a freeze warning, and an extreme cold warning through Monday morning as winds up to 45 mph drive wind chills into the single digits; some areas could endure 12–16 hours of subfreezing temperatures, with more than 12 hours of freezing in parts of the Orlando area. Temperatures rebound by Monday afternoon, but another freeze is possible early Tuesday for some locations; residents should protect pipes, check on neighbors, and bring outdoor pets inside.

via WFTV|
#central-florida#cold-weather#freeze-warning
Tropical Storm Sara Weakens After Honduras Landfall, Heads to Florida
weather1 year ago

Tropical Storm Sara Weakens After Honduras Landfall, Heads to Florida

Tropical Storm Sara is expected to weaken significantly before reaching Central Florida due to its interaction with land and an approaching cold front. Currently near Honduras, Sara is causing heavy rain and potential flooding but is forecast to lose its tropical storm status as it moves through Belize and Mexico into the Gulf of Mexico. By the time it reaches Florida, it is likely to be a remnant low, increasing rain chances midweek but posing little threat of a significant storm.

via WESH 2 Orlando|
#central-florida#gulf-of-mexico#national-hurricane-center
Disney and Florida Agree on $17B Expansion, Including New Park
business2 years ago

Disney and Florida Agree on $17B Expansion, Including New Park

Walt Disney World and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District have reached a 15-year development agreement, with Disney committing to invest $17 billion in property development and local business hiring, including $10 million for attainable housing projects. The District will oversee taxpayer fund usage and infrastructure support, ensuring responsible oversight and economic growth.

via WDW News Today|
#business#central-florida#development-agreement