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Thousands of people in Central Florida won't have a home to go to when the weather turns unusually cold.

Central Florida is forecast for a big chill this weekend that could break temperature records as a wind chill advisory and freeze watch have been put in place by the National Weather Service. Here’s what you need to know.

Central Florida's cold weather shelters begin opening Friday with free transportation available. Here’s what you need to know.

ORLANDO - This holiday season, the Orlando Magic have been doing everything in their power to assist those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic while also lifting their spirits. This year has been incredibly difficult for so many individuals and families, both from a health and economic standpoint. One particular family rocked by the virus and its repercussions is the Jacksons. Valon Jackson and her six children have had to endure an enormous amount of pain and suffering. Jackson lost her mother, ...

SHARE What You Need To Know St. Petersburg’s St. Vincent de Paul CARES got $5 million from Bezos group Orlando-based Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida got $2.5 million Orlando organization plans a mobile-services unit to help homeless families St. Vincent de Paul CARES received $5 million, and the Coalition for the Homeless got $2.5 million, according to the Day 1 Families Fund website. They stand among 42 grant recipients of the Day 1 Families Fund, which says it gives annual lea...