Cold-weather shelters open as front slams Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – A cold front rolls through Central Florida on Sunday, bringing with it gusty winds, scattered rain, and yet another drastic drop in temperatures to start the workweek.

[WATCH BELOW: Dangerously cold wind chill to start the week in Central Florida]

Cold-weather shelters will be open in some areas as a response, with some counties also sharing guidance of free methods to reach the shelters.

See a list of announced shelters below:

Osceola County

• Open Feb. 23 and 24 at 6 p.m., doors close at 10 p.m.:
  • Kissimmee First Church of the Nazarene (1550 Mill Slough Road, Kissimmee)
  • First United Methodist Church St. Cloud (1000 Ohio Avenue, St. Cloud)
• Those needing transportation to the shelter location can travel at no cost using LYNX buses by alerting drivers that they will be going to the cold weather shelter.
• Pets may be temporarily housed at Osceola Animal Services as spacing allows but must be dropped off in a crate or carrier.
• No pets are allowed at the shelters above, with the exception of designated service animals.

Flagler County

• Open Feb. 22, 23 and 24 at 5 p.m., closes 8 a.m. following day
  • The Rock Transformation Center (2200 N. State Street)
• The county will provide bus transportation per the schedule below:
  • McDonald’s at Old Kings Road South and State Road 100 at the dirt road on the east side, 4 p.m.
  • Circle K at Kingswood and Old Kings Road, 4:40 p.m.
  • Dollar Tree behind Carrabba’s in the Dollar Tree Parking lot, 4:50 p.m.
  • Palm Coast Main Branch Library, northwest corner of Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway, 4:55 p.m.
  • Bunnell Free Clinic, 703 Moody Boulevard, 5 p.m.
  • Bridges United Methodist Church in Bunnell, 205 N. Pine Street, 5 p.m. (listed as the same pick-up time because of the close proximity)

Orange County

• Barnett Park Recreation Center and Goldenrod Recreation Center
  • Feb. 22, 7 p.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Feb. 23, 5 p.m. to 10 a.m.
  • Feb. 24, 5 p.m. to 9 a.m.
  • Transportation hub at Bithlo Community Park with pickups at the following times:
    • Sunday, February 22, 2026 | ONLY 7:30 p.m.
    • Monday, February 23, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
    • Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
  • LYNX buses will offer free transportation to individuals traveling to a warming center. Secured pets are welcome on LYNX buses and at the warming centers. Pet owners must provide carriers for cats, leashes for dogs, and are responsible for bringing food and supplies.

Volusia County

• West side
  • The Bridge, operated by the Neighborhood Center at 421 S. Palmetto Ave. in DeLand.
  • Open Feb. 22, 23 and 24 at 6:30 p.m., closes 8 a.m. following day
  • Breakfast provided
• East side
  • Halifax Urban Ministries (HUM)
  • Open Feb. 23 and 24 in partnership with local churches and nonprofits.
  • Contact HUM at 386-317-5886 as early as possible.
  • Transportation arranged when available through VoTran.

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