Weather

Reports of at least 25 dead manatees in Lee County have been received by Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission officials. A statement from the FWC says that they recently received an increase in reports of deceased manatees in the Orange River and surrounding areas of Fort Myers.

Should local governments in Florida be free to pursue local net-zero goals that fight climate change, sea-level rise, extreme heat and worsening weather plaguing their residents? Republicans in the state Legislature are saying no.

Three hurricanes in two years took a toll on Florida Gulf Coast University's Vester Field Station. But, that's all behind the research and classroom facility now, it reopened Monday, February 16, and is ready to resume operations.

2025 was the driest year in over a decade for the Sunshine State. The lack of perception has been felt hard in Southwest Florida, where current extreme drought conditions are the worst since 2001.

After a hiatus from local television and the loss of his social media weather page, former local weather forecaster Matt Devitt has returned to the Internet.

Several Southwest Florida areas are preparing shelter accommodations for cold weather forecast for tonight and Friday.

Florida's severe weather week is here. And it's a great reminder that weather disasters can happen all year long - not just during hurricane season. From extreme cold to extreme heat, and everything in between, now is a great time to make sure you're prepared.

We Floridians aren't used to chilly weather, which makes cold snaps like this week's challenging for our bodies and minds to adjust to. Florida Gulf Coast University Social Work Professor Ariella VanHara says this can bring unexpected mental health impacts.

This will not be the coldest air mass of the season, but it could be the coldest air mass felt in over a decade for some. Some flurries are also possible.