Heat

Their record isn't the only thing that's hot. Practice in the afternoon has had dangerous temperatures, forcing teams adjust how they prepare for the big game.

Researchers found that when it hit 92.6 degrees in Chicago, hospitals had increases several injuries and illnesses, including issues like MS complications and marijuana-related mental health problems.

Research shows heat amplifies the dangers of pesticides for farmworkers, and that the problem is poised to grow as the global climate warms.

Although a trough will be around the Peninsula, there will also be an influx of Saharan dust into the state, but it will stay mainly across South and Central Florida.

Florida's heat is about much more than high temperatures. In Part 1 of this two-part series, AccuWeather explains what heat is actually doing to your body—and why some of the earliest warning signs are often the easiest to miss.

Farm stands have become a unique way for consumers to buy homemade baked goods, fresh eggs and handcrafted items.

Across Florida, summer heat has generally been extended by about a week and a half to two weeks. This is based on a Climate Central analysis using data from the National Weather Service between 1970 and 2024.

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

On "The Florida Roundup," we spoke about what’s causing record-breaking heat in parts of the state with meteorologist Megan Borowski. Also, how extreme heat can affect your health with Dr. Cheryl Holder and more.

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 body's natural defenses against heat decline with age. As these protective functions weaken, older adults become more susceptible to heat-related complications, including dehydration and heat stroke.