Entire towns have been razed by wildfires raging through southeastern Australia, burning people in their homes and cars in the deadliest blaze in the country's history. The number of dead today stood at 128, a grim toll that rose almost by the hour as officials reached further into the fire zone. ...more

February 9, 2009

where they should be this time of year. The mercury will actually climb above normal, into the middle and upper 70s, for daytime highs most of next week. Lows will be in the 50s - a far cry from the 20s and 30s that chilled the area this week. ...more

February 7, 2009

The wind chill is making it feel like it's between 18 and 30 degrees in most of the Bay area. ...more

February 5, 2009

Another slug of arctic air is on the way that could send freezing weather stabbing as far south as the Everglades tonight and bring even lower temperatures than January's statewide freeze. ...more

February 4, 2009

Some transitions are more difficult than others, and one of the most difficult is for young people making the move from middle school to high school. That's why the Highlands County School District's Freshman Foundation is such a good idea. We believe that ultimately it will succeed in helping students be more successful. ...more

February 4, 2009

Expect to huddle up with a blanket tonight and wear a jacket if you're headed to Super Bowl festivities on Sunday, meteorologists say. ...more

January 31, 2009

The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures to drop below freezing again tonight. ...more

January 31, 2009

ORLANDO (AP) - Growers of Florida citrus and other fruits and vegetables will not know until this week how much damage there is to their crops from freezing temperatures which swept through the state this week. ...more

January 25, 2009

This morning's cold should mark the end of a string of freezing nights that battered the state's farmers and kept residents shivering as far south as the Everglades. ...more

January 23, 2009

Temperatures are expected to drop below freezing tonight and well into Friday morning. ...more

January 22, 2009