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Toasty days ahead; heat could set a record

Highs will flirt with 90 degrees this weekend as heat spreads across North Florida, Central Florida and the Gulf coast.…

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2 days ago

Pollen counts reach highest levels of the year

Dry, breezy weather is enhancing pollen readings across the state, especially oak, juniper, pine and grasses.…

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Dry grass and sandy soil show some effects of the water shortage brought on by lack of rain, water management district officials said. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 3, 2026

Water shortage grows more severe in Northeast Florida

St. Johns Water Management District issues more severe water shortage warning for NE Florida.…

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Plants bloom in Tallahassee. | Florida State University
March 3, 2026

See how warm and dry spring could be this year

A changing weather pattern could bring higher-than-average spring temperatures in Florida.…

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March 2, 2026

Moonstruck: What makes this week’s lunar eclipse special

A rare lunar eclipse will light up the skies Tuesday. Find out when to glimpse the peak in Florida.…

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Winter freezes took a toll on orange growers.
February 24, 2026

Winter freezes cost Florida growers $3.1B

Winter freezes that struck almost every county in Florida were among the most damaging in history.…

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A dry pond in Gainesville reflects the drought on Feb. 15, 2026. | Aiden Wacksman, WUFT News
February 23, 2026

5 more counties ordered to conserve water in shortage

A continuing drought led officials to declare a water shortage in most of Northeast Florida.…

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The Drought Monitor report released Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
February 20, 2026

Florida’s worsening drought could persist in March

The extreme drought in Florida expanded by nearly 24% last week, according to reports released Thursday.…

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The landscape and skyline of Jacksonville as spring approaches. | City of Jacksonville
February 19, 2026

Despite imminent cold, spring is budding in Jacksonville

After a period of record cold, the spring growing season has resumed, though it’s slower than weeks ago.…

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Almost 800 turtles have been rescued from Florida's beaches so far this year. | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Facebook
February 19, 2026

Hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida

Almost 800 sea turtles washed ashore last month after record-low temperatures cooled the Gulf and Atlantic.…

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Jacksonville firefighters battle a 2-acre wildfire recently on UNF Drive.| Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
February 13, 2026

Jacksonville officials warn about serious wildfire risks

A severe drought and extensive freezes make this a particularly dangerous year for wildfires.…

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A water shortage has left brown grass and dried-out foliage. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 11, 2026

Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve water

The St. Johns River Water Management District ordered residents to avoid “wasteful and unnecessary water use.”…

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February 6, 2026

Strong winds and dry air bring wildfire warnings

Wildfire alerts — known as “red flag warnings” — are in effect from east-central Florida to the First Coast.…

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January 29, 2026

Even colder air is on the way. Will it snow?

This could be the coldest air mass in over a decade in some parts of Florida. Snow flurries are possible.…

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January 27, 2026

Arctic blast brings the coldest air to North Florida

Temperatures will remain cold into Wednesday morning, with lows in the upper 20s and low 30s.…

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January 12, 2026

High pollen levels persist across Northeast Florida

Pollen activity depends heavily on the weather. A lack of rainfall has left the atmosphere uncleansed.…

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January 9, 2026

Warm days will soon give way to a cooldown

Temperatures will still be in the low 60s on Sunday morning, but a cooldown will move across the state.…

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New Year's Eve fireworks over St. Augustine Beach.
January 5, 2026

January could be warmer and drier than usual

As the new year begins, weather patterns look strikingly similar to the second half of 2025.…

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December 30, 2025

What exactly is a freeze watch? Here’s a guide to winter alerts

During the colder months of winter, the National Weather Service can issue a range of alerts across Florida.…

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December 29, 2025

Winter will slap Florida with a cold goodbye to 2025

Many people, including those in North Florida, will wake up to one of the coldest air masses of the season…

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The Christmas Day weather forecast for Greater Jacksonville. | National Weather Service
December 24, 2025

Christmas weather in Florida: A bit of everything in recent years

We’re going to have a typically warm Christmas this year, but a cool-down is coming for New Year’s.…

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December 22, 2025

Rip currents and rough seas threaten Florida’s coast

The winds will be constant and intense along the Atlantic coast during the first half of Christmas week.…

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December 19, 2025

Another cold front pushes through North Florida

A cold front brings welcomed showers and storms to North Florida, but it will fizzle as it crosses the state.…

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The drought has left low water levels across North Florida.
December 12, 2025

Worst areas of drought improve in North Florida

Days of rain eased the exceptional drought in North Florida, but much of South Florida remains abnormally dry.…