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'Pockets Of Wild': Winter Forecast For CA Released By Old Farmer's Almanac
Posted Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 10:59 am PT|Updated Fri, Sep 5, 2025 at 10:19 pm PT Although there are almost three weeks of summer left, the long-term winter forecast for California has arrived. A new long-range outlook from The Old Farmer’s Almanac...

Midday Update: Donna Adelson found guilty, Thomas County Jail conditions, Florida Lt. Governor's plans, & more
September 5th: Below are the top stories WTXL ABC 27 is following around the Big Bend, South Georgia, nationally, and your forecast. 1) Donna Adelson found guilty on all three counts for the murder of former FSU Professor Dan Markel, who was shot...

Old Farmers' Almanac predicts when first frost will hit major states
September marks the start of the “Ber” months, which means some places are getting a chill in the air. People are starting to bring out their fall decorations and pick up a pumpkin-spiced latte to enjoy all of the cozy vibes that this season...

Old Farmers' Almanac shares best and worst days to plant in September
As we head into fall, this is the last stretch of nice weather to be outside and get your hands dirty potting plants or tending to your garden before temperatures drop. There is a science to how to give plants the best chance of survival that goes...

Drilling Down on Florida Oil
The gathering at the dedication of an oil well in Oldsmar, November 1921. Courtesy, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System “Drill, baby, drill!” entered American political discourse as a slogan at the 2008 Republican National Convention....

Minimalism Meets Mastery: The Tranquil Philosophy of Farmore Farm
In Southeast Florida's equestrian competitions, success often comes at the expense of serenity. Riders and owners spend their winters surrounded by glamor and spectacle, where barns with chandeliers can sometimes overshadow the animals themselves....

Baja vacunación pone en peligro a escuelas de Florida
Florida se ha convertido en uno de los estados más impactados por la creciente vacilación ante las vacunas, una tendencia de salud pública que genera alarma a medida que las solicitudes de exención para las inmunizaciones escolares alcanzan...

Orlando, Daytona boat shows returning to Central Florida
Orlando, Daytona boat shows returning to Central Florida CRUISING BACK INTO CENTRAL FLORIDA. BOTH THE ORLANDO AND DAYTONA BOAT SHOWS ARE BACK THIS MONTH AND BIGGER THAN EVER. THESE SHOWS ARE GOING TO FEATURE HUNDREDS OF WATERCRAFT ON DISPLAY FROM...

Florida vows to end vaccine mandates, a new gubernatorial candidate appears, and city tackles vulgar storefront shirts
Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Your Weather Planner Tonight, expect partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies. A stray coastal shower past...

Sikh truckers in the crossfire after deadly Florida crash
Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own, which triggered heated national debates over immigration, has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric. On Aug. 12, Harjinder Singh, an India-born truck...

Florida's sales-tax holiday on guns, ammo and hunting equipment set to begin
Talon Tactical Outfitters west of Tallahassee has bulked up its inventory of hunting rifles and shotguns. Starting Monday and running through the end of the year, Florida will provide a sales-tax exemption on a variety of hunting equipment, the...

Much-loved family farm reaps success from investing in £225,000 playground
A much-loved Northamptonshire family farm has reaped the benefits from investing nearly £225,000 into an all-weather playground, which opened to the public earlier this year. Mini Meadows Farm, on the border of Northamptonshire and Leicestershire...

Florida governor's race: Paul Renner, former state House Speaker, announces run
ORLANDO, Fla. - Former state House Speaker Paul Renner has officially announced his intent to run in the 2026 Florida governor race. Renner is the first prominent Republican candidate to face off against President Donald Trump’s endorsed pick,...

'The turtles and the nudists will have to migrate': SpaceX plan for Starship launches from Florida sparks debate among Space Coast residents
The people have spoken about SpaceX's plans to launch its Super Heavy Starship from Florida — and they have a lot to say. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded a series of public meetings as part of its draft environmental...

Spreading the risk: Florida’s dangerous new vaccine approach
Florida’s idiotic and politically motivated move to eliminate inoculation requirements for all the state’s schoolchildren will kill kids there and elsewhere. What’s next for the Sunshine State, getting rid of a clean public water supply? The...

Florida launches first tax break holiday for guns and ammo
click to enlarge Talon Tactical Outfitters west of Tallahassee has bulked up its inventory of hunting rifles and shotguns. Starting Monday and running through the end of the year, Florida will provide a sales-tax exemption on a variety of hunting...

How cold will this winter be in Ohio? See The Old Farmer's Almanac forecast
The Old Farmer's Almanac predicts a colder-than-normal winter with greater snowfall for the Ohio Valley region, which includes Columbus. Ohio's northern third, the Lower Lakes region, is expected to have a milder winter with sparse snowfall. The...

Garyn Angel: Nurturing the future — a maternal approach to AI in education
I was one of the CEO’s at the White House last week to meet with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump as part of the AI Task Force on Education. It was a surreal experience and honor to be included alongside the leading innovators...

DeSantis unveils 'Second Amendment' tax holiday through Dec. 31
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a sales tax holiday on hunting, fishing, and camping supplies through Dec. 31. DeSantis and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins reiterated their support for making Florida an open-carry state. The announcement...

Sikh truckers see spike in anti-immigrant vitriol after deadly Florida crash
Members of California’s Sikh trucking community say a deadly crash involving one of its own, which triggered heated national debates over immigration, has led to a spike in anti-Sikh rhetoric. On Aug. 12, Harjinder Singh, an India-born truck...