Extreme Heat

With the start of Florida’s hurricane season and expected record-breaking heat, Orlando activists said they cannot bear the brunt of helping the unsheltered alone.

An Associated Press analysis of federal data shows that about 2,300 people in the U.S. died in the summer of 2023 with their death certificates mentioning the effects of excessive heat. That's the highest in 45 years of records. More than two dozen doctors, public health experts, meteorologists and other experts tell The AP the real death toll was higher.

The mayors of St. Petersburg and Tampa met at the Palladium to discuss how their cities are dealing with climate change.

The National Weather Service is launching a new heat risk forecast to help people prepare for long or extreme heat events.

Usually, the hottest time of the year is the first and second weeks of August but this weekend's temperatures peaked at 112 degrees heat index.

The HeatRisk Tool shows the high and low-temperature forecast seven days out with the hope people can better prepare, and maybe even reschedule an outdoor activity for a cooler day.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we explore what the bill means for these workers. We also speak with a journalist about her investigation into the working conditions for hurricane cleanup workers.

On this episode of Florida Matters, we explore what the bill means for these workers. We also speak with a journalist about her investigation into the working conditions for hurricane cleanup workers.

Researchers looked at workers' comp claims in 24 states and found that excessive temperatures increased the frequency of injuries, with risks in the South particularly higher.

El Niño helped drive global average temperatures to new records over the last year. Forecasters say it's waning, but that 2024 may still be one for the record books.

The weather service is asking users to weigh in as heat-related health issues disproportionally impact our most vulnerable populations.

A farmworker, advocate and member of the medical community weigh in on Gov. Ron DeSantis signing a bill that will prohibit local governments enacting laws to protect outdoor workers from extreme heat.