DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Daylight saving time ends Nov. 5

Orange County Public Schools issued a message on safety to families concerning the start of daylight saving time.

Cooler start, but warmer afternoon than Saturday

Last March, the U.S. Senate passed what is known as the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks by making one set time permanent.

Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott reintroduced the Sunshine Protection Act for Congress’ consideration on Thursday, marking the fourth such effort to “lock the clock” and make daylight saving time permanent nationwide.

Don't forget to "Fall Back" tonight!

It’s that time of year. No, not the holidays, but when we set the clocks back an hour for daylight saving time.

Earlier this week, the Senate unanimously approved a measure that would make daylight saving time permanent next year.

Considering we JUST sprang forward, time wise, we had to ask: Has the time change ever ruined your day? Or even your week?

Even though winter doesn’t slip away until next weekend, time has its marching orders. And in the United States, it’s just about time to “spring” forward.

On Sunday, Floridians will have to “spring forward” yet again to keep up with the clock.

It’s that time of year again -- are you ready?

A look at how DST came to be and the historical debates that came with it.

Winter is coming. Kind of. But, for now, the only clue that the seasons are changing in Central Florida is the sunset.

The sun will set Sunday after 7:30 p.m. after moving the clocks ahead an hour for the start of daylight saving time. The sun won’t set before 7:30 p.m. until the middle of September. It will be comfortably warm and clear to celebrate the extra evening daylight with dinner on the patio. The better opportunity for rain and storms returns later in the day Thursday as a cold front approaches. Beach forecast:Beach forecastBe aware of the very high rip current threat along the east coast beaches again Sunday.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Get ready for a very warm end to winter this week, with highs soaring each day into the mid-to-upper 80s. Through the first half of the week, highs will run in the mid-to upper-80s, with temperatures nearing 90 by St. Patrick’s day on Wednesday. With it officially being spring break this week across most of Central Florida, the warmer than normal forecast will especially make the beaches look very enticing. There will be a very high rip current threat along the east coast beaches through at least Wednesday. Once the front clears, cooler weather sets up into the weekend as we officially ring in Spring at 5:37 a.m.

It’s time to adjust the clocks in the kitchen, bedroom, car and wherever else is needed, as another daylight saving time day is upon us this weekend.

Rubio and other senators have been trying to pass the federal legislation needed to allow Florida’s 2018 law to actually change the state to daylight saving time. If the bill passes it would apply to the states who currently participate in daylight saving time, which most states observe for eight months out of the year. Rubio and Scott introduced legislation last year citing the coronavirus pandemic as one reason why daylight saving time would be beneficial. The push to make daylight saving time permanent across the country does have support beyond politicians. AdDr. Daliah Wachs, a family medicine physician, says that one-hour time difference of daylight saving causes a spike in car crashes, workplace injuries, heart issues, fertility issues and depression.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, of Florida, is trying again to make daylight saving time permanent across the country after reintroducing the Sunshine Protection Act. If the bill passes it would apply to the states who currently participate in daylight saving time, which most states observe for eight months out of the year. “Studies have shown many benefits of a year-round Daylight Saving Time, which is why the Florida legislature voted to make it permanent in 2018. Rubio and Scott introduced legislation last year citing the coronavirus pandemic as one reason why daylight saving time would be beneficial. The push to make daylight saving time permanent across the country does have support beyond politicians.

Rubio and other senators have been trying to pass the federal legislation needed to allow Florida’s 2018 law to actually change the state to daylight saving time. If the bill passes it would apply to the states who currently participate in daylight saving time, which most states observe for eight months out of the year. Rubio and Scott introduced legislation last year citing the coronavirus pandemic as one reason why daylight saving time would be beneficial. The push to make daylight saving time permanent across the country does have support beyond politicians. AdDr. Daliah Wachs, a family medicine physician, says that one-hour time difference of daylight saving causes a spike in car crashes, workplace injuries, heart issues, fertility issues and depression.

ORLANDFO, Fla. – Have you noticed? Slowly, but surely the sun is starting to set later and later. The sun is already setting nearly 25 minutes later than its earliest set of 5:28 p.m. in early December. Daylight from start to finish will continue to increase until the summer solstice Jun 20, the longest day of the year. Hang in there!

The end of Daylight Saving Time, that is, the annual tradition in which we go back in time and enjoy an “extra” hour of daylight. In reality, Daylight Saving began March 8 and a lot has happened since then -- don’t even get us started. Let’s take a look at a few positive outcomes of Daylight Saving Time. They say the extra hour of daylight can be used for outdoor recreation like golf, soccer, baseball and running. Tell us a pro or con for Daylight Saving Time in the comments below.

As of 11 p.m. Saturday, maximum sustained winds are near 60 mph, as the storm moves north-northeast at 2 mph. Little change in strength is forecast during the next couple of days before Beta reaches the Texas coast, forecasters said. As of 11 p.m. Saturday, forecasters said maximum sustained winds are near 115 mph as the storm moves northwest at 13 mph. Tropical Storm WilfredTropics Forecast Cone at 4:57 Saturday Night, September 19thTropical Storm Wilfred is 1,105 miles west of The Cabo Verde Islands. Forecasters said gradual weakening is expected Sunday night and on Monday, and Wilfred is expected to dissipate by Tuesday.

ORLANDO, Fla. – For one day only next week, a mobile coronavirus testing site will be up and operating at Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center in Orlando. The site will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday to anyone with an appointment, regardless of whether they have symptoms as long as they are at least 18 years old and have a valid ID to provide they’re an Orange County or Orlando resident. [TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for 2nd round of $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]Nasal swab tests will be performed for free and GENETWORx will process the samples and distribute the results. Appointments will open Friday at 8 a.m. To make one, click here.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Schools announced the JV volleyball game between Boone High School and Colonial High School has been canceled due to a positive COVID-19 case. The district said due to the positive case Boone players were asked to quarantine. [TRENDING: ‘God, forgive me:’ Mom arrested on murder charge | Trump pushes for 2nd round of $1,200 direct payments | Daylight Saving Time debate]School officials said the decision was made after a discussion with the Florida Department of Health. The entire Boone campus will be cleaned and disinfected, according to school officials. [RELATED: Coach says health comes first after Evans vs. West Orange game canceled due to COVID-19 cases]The district also canceled the football game between Evans High School and West Orange High School after five positive COVID-19 cases.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s U.S. senators, known for introducing legislation on time changes, are pushing to keep the country on Daylight Saving Time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the two senators, the change will help give families stability during the pandemic. “Our government has asked a lot of the American people over the past seven months, and keeping the nation on Daylight Saving Time is just one small step we can take to help ease the burden,” Rubio said. “More daylight in the after school hours is critical to helping families and children endure this challenging school year. However, Congress has yet to pass legislation allowing Florida to have year-round Daylight Saving Time.