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Tiffany Score and Steven Mills asked for prayers as they navigate “this deeply confusing and painful time” with their daughter Shea, born December 11.
The blast poses risks to vulnerable populations, threatens crops, and previously set or challenged records across Florida.
A second February cold front will assail Florida this week on the heels the previous punch of winter, which was still challenging records Tuesday with lingering frigid air.
Florida tourism officials are stepping up outreach to Canadian leaders and travelers as recent data shows a drop in Canadian visits tied to strained U.S.-Canada tensions.
Florida aka the Sunshine State went viral Jan. 18, 2026, after a light dusting of snow fell in parts of the Panhandle. Like Groundhog Day, it was a repeat for Florida. 2025 winter season also saw snow in the Sunshine State. Is Punxsutawney Phil a real groundhog? Yes. And Groundhog Day is a real holiday celebrated in the US and Canada.
Florida growers were still assessing damage on Monday but one said that a normal precaution taken to protect plants backfired during this cold snap.
Trump and DeSantis rebuild their relationship, as Florida works on its "Healthy Florida First" initiative inspired by the "Make America Healthy Again" efforts.