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Orlando Executive Airport
Lat: 28.55°N / Lon: -81.34°W | Elev: 102 ft. | Last update: 7 May 13:53 pm EDT

Hazardous Weather Alert
Mostly Cloudy
90° F
Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. With a Low around 71° F.

Dewpoint: 67°F
Humidity: 47%
Barometer: 29.94 in.
Winds: 6 (get wind direction from Windd)
Visibility: 10.00 mi.

5-Day Forecast
Wednesday
Hot
High: 96°F
(-18°C)
Thursday
Hot
High: 97°F
(-18°C)
Friday
Chance Showers and Windy
High: 95°F
(-18°C)
Saturday
Chance Showers
High: 89°F
(-18°C)
Sunday
Sunny
High: 89°F
(-18°C)
Wednesday Night
Partly Cloudy
Low: 74°F
(-18°C)
Thursday Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 74°F
(-18°C)
Friday Night
Chance Showers and Windy
Low: 72°F
(-18°C)
Saturday Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 65°F
(-18°C)
Sunday Night
Partly Cloudy
Low: 68°F
(-18°C)

Innovative technology to evaluate forest damage helps with rapid response after hurricanes

When hurricanes careen through Florida, they not only damage homes and businesses but also destroy forests and timber farms.
Breaking News: Prescribed fire at Lake Apopka North Shore today
The St. Johns River Water Management District is conducting a 662-acre prescribed burn today at Lake Apopka North Shore.
More than 100 American Flamingos counted in Florida during February census
101 American Flamingos were spotted across Florida. The largest group (50+) was in Florida Bay; 18 were counted in the Pine Island area and 14 were at Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge.
Is the apocalypse coming to Apopka?
Is Apopka about to experience an apocalypse? Are college kids learning how to defend themselves against zombies starting to make sense? Are Preppers beginning to sound like pragmatic realists?
Site of the Grove Land Reservoir project.
Who put $400 million into Florida budget for new reservoir? No one will say
Why would the Florida Legislature offer no bills or resolutions about Grove Land Reservoir before funding it with $400 million? Opinion/Commentary by Craig Pittman of the Florida Phoenix.
Rep. Frost's bill to fix gaps in hurricane prep passes House
Frost’s bill would ensure that hurricane preparedness tools, alerts, and planning systems would address the needs of seniors, people with disabilities, non-English speakers, and rural and urban populations.
Bob Graham, on his first workday after being elected governor, handles sod for a Tallahassee road project, working eight hours in a light rain.
The environmental education of Bob Graham offers lessons for Florida today
The environment wasn’t even an issue that Graham ran on, not at first.  In seeking election as governor in 1978, he focused on education and crime. But then, well into his first term, a national magazine slammed him on his environmental record.
Vehicle and home damage in areas impacted by Hurricane Ian in Bonita Springs.
DeSantis signs two bills designed to bolster Florida homes against hurricanes
DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7028, which will add another $200 million in funding for the My Safe Florida Home Program.
In honor of Earth Month, Goodwill hosting a six-county donation drive
The average American family produces about 18 pounds of trash every day resulting in nearly 140 million tons of garbage filling U.S. landfills every year. In honor of Earth Month, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida is taking a stand.
The Florida Wildlife Corridor
Florida Wildlife Corridor study reveals role in climate resilience, population growth
The report is trumpeted as a first-of-its-kind study showcasing how the 18 million acres of the Wildlife Corridor, which runs throughout the entire state, ease the worst impact of climate change.
Caterpillar Cascade: Where are they coming from across Florida?
Caterpillars are coming out in force because it’s a normal part of spring, Part of it may be due to all the fresh, new growth of leaves.
UF/IFAS experts give tips to manage the eastern lubber grasshopper, which can damage plants, citrus and vegetables
UF/IFAS experts give tips on how to manage the eastern lubber grasshopper, which can damage plants, citrus, and vegetables. Eastern lubber grasshoppers are out in force throughout the …
Kayakers on the Apalachicola River.
Again? For the third time, another company wants to drill in Florida's Apalachicola River floodplain
Pittman: "This is the third time some wildcatter has asked to cosplay Jed Clampett, hoping to find some a-bubblin’ crude in the wilds of North Florida. Oil, that is — Texas Tea!"
Pop-up, in-ground sprinkler head and home irrigation system. Photo taken 10-01-20.
UF/IFAS scientists launch landscape water use survey to enhance water conservation efforts, programs statewide 
A team of researchers at UF/IFAS researchers has released the Landscape Water Use Survey, which is aimed at homeowners and land managers statewide.