Florida received a fair coating of rain on Monday with that low-pressure system that dissected the state. Many received around 2 inches, while the Keys flooded. This could put a dent in the drought.

The same system that has produced torrential rains along the Gulf Coast is now moving toward Florida. This storm will affect the entire peninsula, but the highest rainfall will stay over South Florida, probably producing some flooding.

Timing and exact location of the storm's center could shift slightly, but as of Friday, South Florida could have some spots with 5 inches of rain through next Tuesday. Enjoy the weekend before the downpours arrive.

Sarasota County Emergency Management officials have coordinated with municipal and community partners to provide cold weather shelter for those individuals in need due to the predicted drop in temperatures. Those attending should bring their own sleeping materials.

It's an impact weather day across Florida as a strong cold front pushes through. The front will bring some storms to the Panhandle and North Florida and scattered showers to the southern half. Cold temperatures to end the week and will stay below average for several days.

If you are prone to allergies buckle up. Hay fever season is getting a jump start after warm weather surges across Florida.

Florida's cold front becomes stationary, causing more widespread rains, but there are several other fronts on the horizon. Could winter be back soon?

Due to extreme drought conditions and an increased wildfire threat, North Port Fire Rescue has enacted a citywide Outdoor Burn Ban, effective immediately under City Ordinance 26-28.

Longer days are ahead across the Northern Hemisphere with places such as New York City gaining more than 60 minutes of daylight throughout February.

The Collier County Board of County Commissioners has authorized a burn ban due to deteriorating near-drought conditions. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, 99 percent of Collier County is now under abnormally dry conditions.