Heat wave: Leesburg, Sanford, Daytona Beach hit temperature records
Read full article: Heat wave: Leesburg, Sanford, Daytona Beach hit temperature recordsHere’s the good news: the city of Leesburg did not set a record by reaching 100 degrees for a third straight day. Here’s the bad news: the city still broke a daily record. So did Sanford. And Daytona Beach.
Many Central Florida libraries serving as so-called cooling centers during heat wave
Read full article: Many Central Florida libraries serving as so-called cooling centers during heat waveAs Central Florida braces for extreme heat this week, counties are sharing venues where residents can beat the heat.
Tips to save energy, money as temperatures rise in Central Florida
Read full article: Tips to save energy, money as temperatures rise in Central FloridaCentral Florida residents can expect extreme heat this week, with “feels like” readings forecasted to reach between 106 and 112 degrees across the entire region, according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan.
Central Florida braces for dangerous heat to finish out the weekend
Read full article: Central Florida braces for dangerous heat to finish out the weekendCentral Florida is under a heat advisory as temperatures soar into the upper 90s and 'feels like' values reach as high as 112 degrees. News 6 Pinpoint Weather has the latest forecast, including limited rain chances and quiet tropics.
Sunscreen, fruit, clothes needed for homeless people amid weekend heat. How you can help
Read full article: Sunscreen, fruit, clothes needed for homeless people amid weekend heat. How you can helpNews 6 meteorologists are expecting temperatures in the high 90s, with feels-like temperatures stretching into the triple digits. Organizations that help people experiencing homelessness are looking for cooling supplies. Here’s how you can help.
Seminole County activates extreme weather plan as Central Florida braces for scorching weekend
Read full article: Seminole County activates extreme weather plan as Central Florida braces for scorching weekendThe county’s plan includes opening cooling centers with mister fans and bottled water and working with partners such as The Sharing Center and Rescue Outreach Mission to make sure they have the resources they need.
Feeling drained by the heat? Here’s what your body is trying to tell you
Read full article: Feeling drained by the heat? Here’s what your body is trying to tell youAs Florida heats up this week with afternoon heat indices reaching 100 to 106 degrees, staying hydrated isn’t just about sipping water — it’s about keeping your whole system in balance.
Intense heat wave grips Central Florida: What to know
Read full article: Intense heat wave grips Central Florida: What to knowCentral Florida faces significant heat with a high of 95 degrees and heat index values topping 100. Saharan dust is impacting air quality, and rain chances increase as the week continues.
Half of world’s population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts say
Read full article: Half of world’s population endured extra month of extreme heat due to climate change, experts sayScientists say 4 billion people, about half the world’s population, experienced at least one extra month of extreme heat because of human-caused climate change from May 2024 to May 2025.
No hard feelings, Warriors star Jimmy Butler says, as he prepares for his first game back in Miami
Read full article: No hard feelings, Warriors star Jimmy Butler says, as he prepares for his first game back in MiamiJimmy Butler has been through these first-game-back matchups against former teams before.
The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and Heat
Read full article: The NBA's Southeast Division is struggling. There's still hope for the Hawks, Magic and HeatThis fall will mark the 10th anniversary of the NBA changing its playoff rules and not guaranteeing a division champion a top-four seed regardless of their record.
Company breaking ground in Florida wants to build airplane that can go from NYC to London in 90 minutes
Read full article: Company breaking ground in Florida wants to build airplane that can go from NYC to London in 90 minutesThe city of Jacksonville is set to break ground on a new hypersonic testing facility.
‘Essential to our society:’ Leaders push for OSHA heat protection standards for workers
Read full article: ‘Essential to our society:’ Leaders push for OSHA heat protection standards for workersAs temperatures continue to soar across the country, the threat of heat-related illnesses for those who work outside is becoming increasingly concerning.
Extreme heat is impacting most Americans' electricity bills, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Extreme heat is impacting most Americans' electricity bills, AP-NORC poll findsA poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities.
Tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet after losing flip-flops in Death Valley
Read full article: Tourist suffers 3rd-degree burns to his feet after losing flip-flops in Death ValleyA visitor got third-degree burns on his feet while walking barefoot on the sand dunes in California's Death Valley National Park.
In the heat of it all: Understanding the ‘Dog Days of Summer’
Read full article: In the heat of it all: Understanding the ‘Dog Days of Summer’You know those scorching hot days in mid-summer? Of course you do! We’ve been feeling the heat lately and have even seen heat advisories issued the last several days. These days are often referred to as the “dog days of summer.” But why “dog days?”
32 hospitalized, more than 475 patient interactions at Rock the Country music festival in Ocala
Read full article: 32 hospitalized, more than 475 patient interactions at Rock the Country music festival in OcalaTwenty-one people were taken to hospitals and more than 350 patient interactions were reported by Marion County Fire Rescue during the first day of the Rock the Country music festival in Ocala.
‘It’s crazy hot:’ Tourists in Orlando switch up plans in face of record-breaking Florida heat
Read full article: ‘It’s crazy hot:’ Tourists in Orlando switch up plans in face of record-breaking Florida heatIn the heart of Orlando’s tourist district along International Drive, visitors to Central Florida told News 6 on Sunday that they were struggling to find ways to escape from yet another day of scorching heat.
New Florida gas pump stickers warn not to leave children, pets in hot cars
Read full article: New Florida gas pump stickers warn not to leave children, pets in hot carsFlorida's agriculture commissioner placed the first sticker on a gas pump in the state Friday, which reads: "Never leave children or pets in a hot vehicle."
Air conditioner working overtime in this heat? How to cut costs, say utility companies
Read full article: Air conditioner working overtime in this heat? How to cut costs, say utility companiesUtility and air maintenance companies are giving advice to consumers on how to save as a record-breaking heatwave sweeps through Central Florida.
Massive heat dome is keeping things dangerously hot in Florida
Read full article: Massive heat dome is keeping things dangerously hot in FloridaAcross the south, daytime highs have been staying way above normal breaking records left and right. The unrelenting heat indices continue to prompt daily excessive heat warnings.
‘Dangerous combination:’ Extreme heat hits homeless populations hard in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘Dangerous combination:’ Extreme heat hits homeless populations hard in Central FloridaThe extreme heat in Central Florida has been hard to ignore for the past couple of weeks. While some people have the luxury of cooling off in an air-conditioned home, others have no escape.
Florida heat wave: New excessive heat watch issued for Central Florida with heat index to soar above 113 again
Read full article: Florida heat wave: New excessive heat watch issued for Central Florida with heat index to soar above 113 againAfter hitting 99 degrees at the Orlando International Airport for two consecutive days, more excessive heat is on the horizon.
‘You have to look for signs:’ Here’s how to spot symptoms of heat-related illnesses
Read full article: ‘You have to look for signs:’ Here’s how to spot symptoms of heat-related illnessesWith most of Central Florida under an excessive heat warning, a local doctor is sharing tips for kids to stay safe as they head back to school.
Central Florida hospitals see uptick in heat-related illnesses
Read full article: Central Florida hospitals see uptick in heat-related illnessesHospital and urgent care facilities around Central Florida are reporting an uptick in patients looking for help with heat-related illnesses, as the heat index pushes "feels like: temperatures into the triple digits.
Recent events that indicate Earth's climate has entered uncharted territory
Read full article: Recent events that indicate Earth's climate has entered uncharted territoryScientists say global heat that inched into worrisome new territory this week is a clear example of how pollutants released by humans are warming their environment.
Earth sees hottest day ever on record. Here’s what the data shows for Central Florida
Read full article: Earth sees hottest day ever on record. Here’s what the data shows for Central FloridaEarth saw its two unofficial hottest days in human recordkeeping Monday and Tuesday, according to University of Maine scientists at the Climate Reanalyzer project.
Seminole County, healthcare officials work to help keep residents safe during summer heat
Read full article: Seminole County, healthcare officials work to help keep residents safe during summer heatSeminole County is taking proactive measures to keep people safe during a week where temperatures feel like triple digits.
Lakers, Heat surging in series through defensive superiority
Read full article: Lakers, Heat surging in series through defensive superiorityThe NBA just completed its highest-scoring regular season in 53 years, with its teams scoring a record 282,127 points while a record 20 players made at least 200 3-pointers.