Extreme Heat

Student-athletes follow protocols to acclimate to the scorching temperatures and humidity. And it's not just athletes that need to prepare for the risk.

Two-thirds of the dangerously hot days in Florida in recent years were linked to climate change. Symptoms of heat exposure include false labor contractions and even pre-term labor.

‘We’re scattering the seeds. We have to wait for the oaks to grow up.’

Some scientists believe that sending seeds into space could help them adapt to future climate challenges.

New research could help unravel mysteries of rapid intensification.

More fake lawns may be coming to your neighborhood. From the front yards of West Miami-Dade to the waterfront mansions of Fort Lauderdale, artificial turf is appearing more and more.

On "The Florida Roundup," Dr. Cheryl Holder gave tips on how to protect yourself during extreme heat. For example, avoiding alcohol and excessive caffeine.

Only three of the county's seven kennels have air conditioning. The community can help by adopting, fostering or taking an animal home for the day.

This extreme heat comes as the federal government proposes to rollback vehicle pollution standards, and rescind a key scientific finding on greenhouse gases being a threat to public health.

Outdoor workers in Florida are reporting dizziness on the job, headaches and hospitalizations after experiencing heatstroke this summer.

The Farmworker Association of Florida is trying to get a safety message about the scorching heat to workers and policymakers.

Tampa set the record on Sunday, and the extreme heat could continue through Tuesday with heat indexes of 112 or higher in some areas.