ORLANDO, Fla. – Temperatures on Friday dropped to their lowest in a while, and we expect more cold weather on the way starting Sunday and into next week.
Shelters for people who need to stay somewhere warmer are available across Central Florida.
[WATCH: How low did we go? A look at Central Florida temps]
This list will be updated as more counties and shelters announce when they will open.
Brevard County
WHEN: Friday. Opening times vary by location
WHERE:
- LifePointe Ministries, Inc. Titusville, Fl – 4220 South Hopkins Ave., Titusville. Opens at 5:30 p.m.
- Sharing Center of Central Brevard – 113 Aurora St., Cocoa. Opens at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, Matthew’s Hope will open an emergency shelter.
- Matthew’s Hope, Brevard County – 825 Forrest Ave., Cocoa. Opens at 4 p.m.
Flagler County
WHEN: Friday, Sunday and Monday nights starting at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Rock Transformation Center, 2200 N. State Street in Bunnell
Transportation will be provided for anyone who needs help getting to the shelter. Stops are listed below.
East side of the county
- Dollar General at Publix Town Center on Market Avenue (leads to Dollar General), 3:30 p.m.
- McDonald’s at Old Kings Road South and State Road 100 at the dirt road on the east side, 4 p.m.
- Dollar Tree behind Carrabba’s in the Dollar Tree Parking lot, 4:30 p.m.
- Palm Coast Main Branch Library, northwest corner of Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway, 4:45 p.m.
Lake County
WHEN: Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, starting at 5 p.m.
WHERE: LifePointe Church, 3551 E. Orange Ave., Eustis
TRANSPORTATION: Lake County is offering free transportation. For information on LakeXpress’s Fixed Route service, call 352-742-1940. For information on Lake County’s Connection Paratransit Service, call 352-742-2612.
West side of the county
- Dollar General at County Road 305 and Canal Avenue in Daytona North, 4 p.m.
- Bunnell Free Clinic, 703 Moody Boulevard, 4:30 p.m.
- Bridges United Methodist Church in Bunnell, 205 N. Pine Street, 4:30 p.m. (listed as the same pick-up time because of the close proximity)
Marion County
WHEN: Thursday, starting at 6 p.m.
WHERE: The Salvation Army Center of Hope, 320 NW 1st. Ave., Ocala
Orange County
Transformation Village will continue to operate its cold weather shelter on Friday and Saturday nights at the former Amazing Grace Church, 17502 East Colonial Dr. in Bithlo.
Other shelters will open again on Sunday.
WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 18, 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.; Monday, Jan. 19, 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
WHERE: Orange County government is opening two pet-friendly warming centers at the following locations:
- Barnett Park Gymnasium, 4801 W Colonial Dr, Orlando
- Goldenrod Recreation Center, 4863 N Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park
Pet owners must provide carriers for cats, leashes for dogs, and other food and supplies.
Anyone in East Orange County can go to Bithlo Community Park to catch a bus to the Goldenrod location at these times:
- Sunday, January 18, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Monday, January 19, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
In addition, these shelters are expanding capacity for cold weather:
- Coalition for the Homeless, 18 North Terry Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
- Orlando Union Rescue Mission, 3300 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32805
- The Salvation Army Orlando (Men Only), 624 Lexington Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
- The Salvation Army Orlando (Women and Children Only), 400 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
- United Global Outreach is opening a shelter through Monday night in the former Amazing Grace Church, 17502 East Colonial Dr. in Bithlo. Shuttle available at 5 p.m. at Transformation Village, 18409 11th Ave.
Finally, Matthew’s Hope, which provides services for homeless people, is opening a cold-weather shelter at their Winter Garden location for anyone who needs it.
- Matthew’s Hope, 611 Business Park Blvd., Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Operating Sunday evening through Wednesday morning, Jan. 21
LYNX buses will offer free transportation to any of these locations. Just let the driver know you are seeking a cold-weather shelter.
Osceola County
WHEN: Sunday nights, starting at 6 p.m.
WHERE:
- First United Methodist Church St. Cloud, 1000 Ohio Avenue, St. Cloud
- Iglesia Del Nazareno Casa De Vida, 2367 Fortune Road, Kissimmee
- Poinciana Christian Church, 3181 Pleasant Hill Road, Kissimmee
LYNX buses can provide free transportation to the shelters. Just let the driver know you are going to a cold-weather shelter.
Osceola Animal Services will also house pets during the operation. They will need to be in a carrier before they board.
Seminole County
WHEN: Thursday, starting at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Sanford Rescue Outreach Mission, 1701 Historic Goldsboro Blvd, Sanford, 32771
Sumter County
WHEN: Friday, starting at 5 p.m.
WHERE: Refuge at Jumper Creek, 4912 SE 7th Dr., Bushnell
WHAT: Family homeless shelter opening its doors to anyone who needs to escape the cold weather. Can’t take pets, and no one who is a registered sex offender.
For more information, text James Krom, executive director, at 352-568-8400 as soon as possible.
The Salvation Army of Lake and Sumter County is also opening a daytime warming center on Friday and Monday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Salvation Army Worship and Service Center, 2605 South Street, Leesburg
Volusia County
WEST VOLUSIA
WHEN: Friday, then Sunday through Monday (doors open 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.)
WHERE: The Bridge (Neighborhood Center), 421 S. Palmetto Ave., DeLand. More information: 386-734-8120, ext. 601
EAST VOLUSIA
WHEN: Thursday and Friday, then Sunday through Monday
WHERE: Halifax Urban Ministries places people with local churches and nonprofits. If you need shelter, call Halifax Urban Ministries as soon as possible at 386-317-5886.