Florida Governmental Utility Authority customers in Lake County were advised of a system-wide boil-water notice after more than 800 people were impacted by frozen pipes that morning.

As waves of pirates stormed the streets of Tampa, they confronted perhaps their greatest barrier of the weekend: an unusually cold Florida winter.

News 6 viewers are using PinIt! to send in pictures of their cold-weather preparations and of the weather itself, giving us more glimpses of the latest Florida freeze.

Video sent to News 6 by Dave in Seminole County shows his results after prepping for the frigid cold we all woke up to in Central Florida.

Below-freezing temperatures return Sunday night.

A bitter start this morning, with temperatures in the low to mid 20s across the area

Below-freezing temperatures are expected Saturday evening.

A hard freeze is likely Saturday night into Sunday.

About 80% of the green foliage sold in bouquets across the U.S. and Canada comes from northeast Volusia County. Companies growing ferns are watching the weather closely because freezing conditions can kill plants before their busiest season.

A rare extreme cold warning issued for the area where wind chills could fall into the single digits.

Central Florida is bracing for an arctic cold front with expected hard freezes, dangerous wind chills, strong winds and a rare chance of snow flurries. Here's everything to know.

With rare prolonged cold, exposed pipes could become a real concern when temperatures sit below freezing for more than 4-6 hours.

Central Florida! A cold snap we haven’t experienced in about 16 years is expected this weekend. Here's how cold each county will get.

You’ve likely heard about falling, frozen iguanas in Florida when temperatures drop — but what about cold-stunned turtles? Here's what to look out for.

A brief warmup is ahead in Central Florida before a sharp pattern change that will be C-O-L-D!

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Central Florida is heading into one of its coldest stretches in years.

Temperatures tumbled off the edge of a cliff Monday, starting as early as 7 p.m. We came down from record high afternoons this previous weekend, and went right back into freezing conditions. The "best," and we use that term relatively, is yet to come. Here's a county-by-county look at what you should prep for as we head for Feb. 1.

Lt. Dave Williams said with the prolonged cold snap, Seminole County firefighters are expecting to see more calls for people exposed to the weather.

It's going to COLD this weekend. Trends suggest we'll drop below 32 degrees, if not close to even 10 degrees below freezing. How does this compare to other historical deep freezes the Orlando area has experienced?

Cold weather can severely reduce a car battery’s ability to hold a charge, especially if the battery is older or weakened.

It's going to be a crazy cold week in Florida. Like, crazy cold.

It will be cold enough for snow in Florida, but what about the moisture?

Central Florida could see it's coldest stretch since 2010.

You have probably seen by now a freeze watch, or a cold weather advisory, or maybe even a freeze warning dash across your television screen or burst forth on your phones screen. But if you're out and about today, you'll notice its still a little warm and absolutely humid. National Weather Service is giving us as much lead time as possible ahead of the big freeze. What does lead time mean for you and your loved ones?

This kind of prolonged cold is rare for Central Florida and increases the risk for frost and freeze impacts through the majority of the week.

The weather in Florida is about to FLIP out.

Central Florida is expected to see near-record warmth this weekend before a strong cold front arrives, bringing cooler temperatures and morning lows in the upper 30s for next week.

When freezing temperatures arrive in Florida, they tend to grab headlines for the all the problems they cause. But these rare cold snaps actually come with some sneaky benefits.

Despite the bitter morning cold, sunshine will dominate Monday as dry air settles in behind Sunday’s front.

Parts of the Florida Panhandle saw snow once again on January 18, 2026, following last winter’s rare snowfall

Another cold front will usher in Arctic air again across Central Florida.

A strong cold front is bringing a freeze warning, high winds, and scattered rain to Central Florida, with temperatures expected to dip into the upper 20s and 30s.

It may sound hard to believe, but it’s looking more likely that parts of the Florida Panhandle could see snow early Sunday morning.

Monday-morning wake-up temperatures are expected to be in the 20s and 30s

People living in Marion County experienced several hours of sub-freezing weather as the coldest air in years swept through the region.

Another potent cold front will usher in colder air starting Sunday night.

Local fern growers are working around the clock to shield their crops before Valentine’s Day. One fernery owner says what happens in the next few days could affect the entire year.

A strong cold front is pushing through Central Florida, bringing in the coldest air in years.

Snow in Florida...again? It could happen

With rare prolonged cold, exposed pipes could become a real concern when temperatures sit below freezing for more than 4-6 hours.

Central Florida will see a brief round of much needed showers, but it will quickly be followed by a sharp surge of cold air!

The coldest air in years is about to blast into Central Florida.

Temperatures on Friday dropped to their lowest in a while, and we expect more cold weather on the way starting Sunday and into next week. Shelters for people who need to stay somewhere warmer are available across Central Florida.

Tomorrow's cold front brings little in the way of moisture or rainfall, but one thing it does seem to guarantee is the turning of the corner towards average if not consistent below average morning low's and afternoon high's! Here are the details

In winter, the dry air works against you—pulling heat away from your body and making 50 degrees feel far colder than the number suggest

After a blustery Tuesday in Central Florida it’s about to get even colder.

A strong but mostly dry cold front is pushing through Central Florida.

A strong cold front will user in the new year in Central Florida.

A cold front quietly clears Central Florida. Here's the weather it will bring.

A cold front has swooped across our state on Thursday to welcome the Thanksgiving festivities. After a little bit of rain, frigid polar air is rapidly filling in its place.

We saw a lot of cold temperatures establish new records.

The shelter depends on community support and is always seeking donations to help people, especially during bad weather.

A strong arctic cold front is expected to send feels-like temperatures into the 20s and 30s across Central Florida.

Central Florida typically sees a couple of these types of cold blasts every winter.

Counties across Central Florida are preparing to open shelters as historic wind chills are expected this week.

Does it typically get THIS chilly in Florida this early into fall? Not usually, but there's a blatant reason why it's happening now.

Our next cold front is slated to come across the state tomorrow. With it along the nose of that cooler air we might see some showers and maybe a pop off thunderstorm or two. Here's how to plan accordingly for these late afternoon/early evening rains.

Stay informed with the latest weather updates as a cold front brings a freeze warning and chilly conditions to Florida.

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A cold weather shelter in Flagler County will open after a strong cold front sweeps through the area, dropping temperatures across Central Florida.

As of Groundhog Day, Phil did in fact predict another six weeks of winter regardless if the calendar states the season is over. But it looks like Florida may be entirely excluded from this based on the latest model trends.

The arctic blast has long since dissipated, and for now, none of our computer models or long-range projections suggest another large outbreak is coming. We could receive some "cooler" air, dipping us into the upper 60s as we move through the first two weeks of February but... is winter just about over for us Floridians?

Even though it’s a chilly start to the day, daytime temperatures will rebound to about 70 degrees in Orlando.

Orlando isn't the only Florida city chilling out.

Central Florida residents, get ready to bundle up!

Colder weather can often mean a higher energy bill, so we spoke with industry professionals for insight on what's best for your wallet and your heating system.

More rounds of cold coming to Florida

We're keeping track of record-breaking snowfall along the Gulf Coast.

As temperatures drop, Marion County officials and the Salvation Army are stepping up to ensure residents stay safe during the cold snap.

As a blast of cold air blankets Central Florida, cold weather shelters are starting to open across the region.

Get ready for a blast of cold air to move in Sunday evening.

The Florida Department of Transportation is taking measures to ensure the state's highway system stays safe through a winter storm that could drop some snow a bit too close for comfort.

This year is off to a chilly start, but is it record-breaking?

Highs Tuesday were held in the 50s across Central Florida making it the coolest afternoon since the middle of last January

Our next two frontal systems could create some weather ruckus not only bringing frigid arctic temperatures, but the chance we get a stray strong thunderstorm or two as they cut across our viewing area.

A cold weather shelter in Flagler County is set to open this week.

Warming continues over the next couple days, into the new week ahead. The next cold front is still slated to arrive Wednesday, with a decent shot a lot of us could get some rainfall from it as it works its way southeast before temperatures really come down the following morning.

As arctic air blasts through Central Florida, bringing the coldest air of the season, counties have announced cold weather shelters opening across Central Florida.

Thanksgiving keeps us around average temperatures for our area before a strong push of polar air comes across Florida, dipping us well into the 40s through the weekend and the start of next week.

With overnight lows expected to dip and winds set to start picking up speed, a cold weather shelter will open Wednesday evening in Brevard County, according to the regional emergency operations center.

These changes can involve your teeth, bladders and wrinkles — among several other parts of the body.

A cold weather shelter will open Sunday in Titusville as cold winds drop temperatures in Central Florida.

People were seen all around Marion County bracing for the cold, from utilizing shelters, to bundling up with extra layers.

Many will wake up Sunday to temperatures feeling like the 20s.

After a cold start, the warmer weather is set to return.

A Wind Chill Advisory is in effect for inland Volusia, Lake, Seminole, and Orange counties until 9 a.m.

You might want to grab an overcoat for the next few days.

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Say goodbye to the warm weather. It's going to get much colder — and drier.

We have one more cold night before the warmup really gets going.

Bundle up — the coldest temps of the season so far are on the way Tuesday night.

Hope you brought a jacket.

After a very short break in the West, another powerful system is expected to bring additional flooding rain and crushing snow to California. An additional 1-3″ of rain is expected in the lower elevations of California through Tuesday.

Freeze warnings have been expanded to include most of central Florida and widespread frost is xpected to start Sunday, which remains on the chilly side for the afternoon.

Severe weather possible for parts of Southeast on Thursday.

This Christmas weekend, Central Florida’s homeless community is expected to fill shelters due to frigid temperatures.

Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you have to be.

Cold Weather shelters are set and ready for people as Lake County is set to be impacted by an artic blast throughout the weekend.