Florida farm buried in ice amid freezing temps, irrigation issue: 'Catastrophic'

The blueberry and strawberry fields at Southern Hill Farms were completely covered -- and buried -- in ice. Picturesque, but potentially damaging to the crops and the farm's business. Florida was hit with freezing temperatures -- and another round is on the way.

Cold Weather Experiments with Brooks and T.J.
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Meteorologist T.J. Springer and Brooks Garner showcased how cold temperatures got on Sunday AM and froze a FOX 35 Polo. This is how it went. 

Snow flurries in Florida amid arctic freeze: photos and videos

For the second year in a row – and the second time this year – snowflakes fell in Florida. Here are some of the best photos and videos of snow in Florida.

Orlando power outages: maps, numbers, restoration estimates

Thousands of people have lost power as bitter cold and freezing temperatures hit Orlando and Central Florida. FOX 35 has been tracking reports of power outages and downed power lines, some due to strong winds and people using more electricity to heat their homes.

Florida farm drenched in ice as irrigation system breaks
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FOX 35's Jessica Dobson visits Southern Hill Farms in Clermont, Florida, where its fields were covered in mounds of ice after its irrigation system appeared to break amid frigid temperatures. The water was used to help protect their blueberries, strawberries, and other crops, in a light layer of ice. 

VIDEO: Snow flurries in Tampa Bay
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Did it snow in Tampa Bay? The National Weather Service shared video of snow flurries around 4:45 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

Dunnellon Fire update: Railroad ties burn in Marion County
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A large stockpile of treated railroad ties has caught fire in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke, according to Marion County Fire Rescue. Officials warned that because the railroad ties have been treated with creosote – an industrial wood preservative – it can produce heavy, irritating smoke. When it burns, it can release toxins into the air, officials said.

Dunnellon Fire: Treated railroad ties burning in Marion County, officials say

A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.

Stockpile of railroad ties burns in Marion County
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A large stockpile of treated railroad ties has caught fire in Marion County, sending large plumes of smoke into the air, according to Marion County Fire Rescue. Officials warn that because the railroad ties have been treated with creosote – an industrial wood preservative – it can produce heavy, irritating smoke.

Remembering Space Shuttle Columbia

On Feb. 1, 2003, NASA was once again dealing with tragedy when Space Shuttle Columbia and her crew of seven astronauts were lost after the shuttle broke apart during reentry.

Video: Snow flurries fall in Alachua County, Florida
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Matthew Mosher shared this video of potential snow flurries falling in Alachua County, which is about an hour northwest of Orlando. Snow flurries were confirmed in northern Florida on Saturday, as frigid temperatures hit the area. That same cold arrives in Orlando and Central Florida Saturday afternoon and evening. The coldest temperatures will be here early Sunday morning. 

Flames seen ripping through DeBary home

Deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office were called out to the fire around 7:26 p.m. The cause of the fire is not yet known.

Flames engulf home in DeBary during cold snap
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A home on Bass Lake Drive in DeBary, Florida caught fire on Saturday night, as frigid temperatures hit the region. Video showed the night sky illuminated in an orange glow due to the flames, as several firefighters worked to fight the blaze. One firefighter could be seen using a chainsaw to cut through the garage door of a neighboring home. 

Orlando Weather: extreme cold, freeze warnings
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Orlando and Central Florida are under extreme cold and freeze warnings as dangerously cold temperatures arrive later today, and plummet further during the overnight hours. Temperatures are forecast to reach near or below freezing, while the wind chill will make it feel even colder. FOX 35 meteorologist T.J. Spring has the latest cold weather forecast, timeline of when the cold weather arrives, and where it will be the coldest.

Florida to offer driving tests only in English starting Feb. 6
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Starting next Friday, Florida will offer all noncommercial driver’s license exams only in English, state officials announced, a move they say is aimed at improving road safety.