Which Florida airports are seeing flight delays and cancellations as the federal government shutdown continues?

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the plan on Wednesday to reopen the bay for a limited oyster season on Jan. 1, 2026, five years after the waters that had been nationally known for the sweet, plump shellfish were closed because of dwindling populations.

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra's home was engulfed in flames early Thursday morning in Florida. Fire officials said there were no injuries.

Tourists could face a toll when they visit the popular St. Pete Beach if Mayor Adrian Petrila's goal of taxing out-of-town visitors for entering the city comes to fruition. Newsweek reached out to Petrila and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) via email for comment.

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for Florida to enforce a law restricting real estate and land purchases by Chinese citizens, rejecting claims it violates federal law and discriminates against Asians.

A good Samaritan and the U.S. Coast Guard rescued two boaters after a 35-foot boat erupted in flames off the coast of Hallandale Beach, Florida, on Monday.

Meteorologist Jeff Berardelli said on X, Wednesday: “Shock to the system! Record/near Record-Breaking Cold will overtake the Eastern U.S. and Florida early next week. Feels like temps will drop 55 degrees, from near 90 Saturday to the 30s Tuesday. Actual lows will be in the 30s as far south as I-4 near Tampa and Orlando.”

South Florida will see a warm, mostly dry weekend before a strong cold front early next week brings windy conditions and temperatures dipping into the 50s.