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Did someone say cold front? Grab that jacket; colder temps coming to Florida this week

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November 18, 2024

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Did someone say cold front? Grab that jacket; colder temps coming to Florida this week

Thanksgiving is next week, although Florida temperatures are making it hard to get into the holiday spirit.

Expect that to change very soon, as temperatures whipsaw close to 20 degrees down in some locations this week.

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➤ Tropics watch, Nov. 18: Remnants of former Tropical Storm Sara could impact Florida

That’s right. A cold front is approaching and, depending on where you live in Florida, temperatures could drop more than 15 degrees this week overall and drop close to 20 degrees between daytime highs and nighttime lows.

Don’t expect freezing temperatures, though. The lowest temps in the state are expected across the Panhandle and North Florida and those are forecast to stay above 40.

Florida weather forecast: Temperatures dropping this week as cold front moves through

Timing: See what, when to expect as cold front moves through Florida

Western Panhandle: The cold front will clear the area Wednesday morning but as it approaches and moves through, expect:

Rain: Expect the bulk of the rain after 3 a.m. Tuesday. While the heaviest rain is forecast to remain over the Gulf, “we still expect a fire hose of water to stream into the area Tuesday morning, with heavy rain prevailing through the afternoon hours. Widespread rainfall totals of 3-5 inches are possible with the higher amounts possible across our southeast Mississippi and coastal Alabama counties,” according to the National Weather Service Mobile. Tuesday “will likely be one of the wettest days we have experienced in the past few months.”
Wind: winds may get a little gusty at times Monday afternoon. Expect 20-25 mph gusts this afternoon over land.
Small craft: Seas 7-plus feet as winds increase to 20-plus knots.
Rip currents: Surf will build to 3-4 feet Monday, with 5-7 foot breakers Monday night and Tuesday.

Panhandle, Tallahassee, Big Bend: A few light showers through Monday afternoon, but the majority of the rain will arrive Tuesday morning as remnants of Tropical Storm Sara move north and interact with a cold front. “This appears to be our first taste of Florida fall weather.” Expect:

Rain: 2-2.3 inches starting Tuesday, with a flash flood risk Tuesday through Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service Tallahassee. Locally higher amounts possible, especially across coastal counties. Across Big Bend, 1-2 inches most likely. A couple of severe storms, particularly across the Florida Panhandle and southeast Alabama counties, possible.
Wind: Strong to severe wind gusts appear to be the main threat at this time.
Tornadoes: A tornado or two cannot be ruled out along the Florida Panhandle coast.

Northeast Florida: Temperatures Monday are above normal for this time of year. The cold front is expected to move across Northeast Florida Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service Jacksonville. Expect:

Rain: Rain chances increase after 1 a.m. Tuesday and continue until early Wednesday afternoon.
Wind: Winds could gust as high as 16 mph Wednesday

Florida East Coast: Near to above normal high temperatures expected through mid week, with much cooler air expected late week behind the cold front. The front will move east-southeast over east central Florida mid week, according to the National Weather Service, Melbourne.

Rain: Scattered to numerous showers capable of heavy rainfall. Rain chances increase late Tuesday night and Wednesday. Rain totals are expected to be .40-1 inch.
Wind: Gusty winds up to 25 mph are forecast late Tuesday night into Wednesday.
Boating: Boating conditions will deteriorate as the front approaches the local Atlantic waters Wednesday and will remain poor to hazardous into late week behind the front.
Wind chill: Minimum wind chill values in the upper 30s to mid 40s are forecast each morning north of Martin and southeastern St. Lucie counties west of I-95.

South Florida: Moisture from the remnants of Sara will “likely congeal,” bringing a line of showers and isolated thunderstorms Wednesday evening into early Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service Miami. Expect:

Rain: Gusty squalls, brief heavy downpours.
Boating: Atlantic waters 2-4 feet; Gulf waters 1-3 feet.
Rip currents: A high risk for rip currents continues for the Palm Beaches.
Coastal flooding: Minor coastal flooding is possible during high tide along the Atlantic coast.

West Coast: Monday and Tuesday are forecast to be warm and rain-free, with temperatures running a handful ofdegrees above normal, according to the National Weather Service Tampa Bay. The coldest temperatures look to be Saturday and Sunday mornings after the cold front moves through. Expect:

Thunderstorms: Chances of thunderstorms will increase toward the middle of the week. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms and perhaps a few strong storms are possible.
Rip currents: The Gulf Coast could see rip current risk increase by mid-week.
Coastal flooding: Minor coastal flooding is possible during high tide along the Gulf coast.

Florida cold front: How low will temperatures drop?

Use the slider bar on the right side of the map to compare low temperatures expected Tuesday, Nov. 19, to temps on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Florida weather: Daily high temperatures will drop as cold front arrives

Use the slider bar on the right side of the map to compare high temperatures expected Tuesday, Nov. 19, to temps on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Weather alerts issued in Florida

Watches and advisories:

Coastal flood advisory from 6 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. CST Tuesday.
High rip current risk through Wednesday afternoon.
High surf advisory from 9 p.m. Monday to 6 a.m. CST Wednesday.

Forecast:

Monday: High 78
Tuesday: High 76; low 66
Wednesday: High 72; low 50
Thursday: High 63; low 49
Friday: High 62; low 48
Saturday: High 63; low 51

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Forecast:

Monday: High 78
Tuesday: High 77; low 68
Wednesday: High 77; low 47
Thursday: High 62; low 43
Friday: High 62; low 48
Saturday: High 64; low 44

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Forecast:

Monday: High 77
Tuesday: High 80; low 67
Wednesday: High 77; low 50
Thursday: High 64; low 47
Friday: High 63; low 45
Saturday: High 65; low 46

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Forecast:

Monday: High 76
Tuesday: High 81; low 69
Wednesday: High 79; low 53
Thursday: High 67; low 47
Friday: High 66; low 46
Saturday: High 66; low 49

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Forecast:

Monday: High 79
Tuesday: High 84; low 71
Wednesday: High 81; low 59
Thursday: High 71; low 49
Friday: High 70; low 49
Saturday: High 70; low 51

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Forecast:

Monday: High 79
Tuesday: High 84; low 69
Wednesday: High 81; low 60
Thursday: High 72; low 49
Friday: High 70; low 48
Saturday: High 71; low 50

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Forecast:

Monday: High 78
Tuesday: High 79; low 75
Wednesday: High 80; low 68
Thursday: High 72; low 59
Friday: High 71; low 58
Saturday: High 71; low 61

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Forecast:

Monday: High 83
Tuesday: High 83; low 71
Wednesday: High 81; low 63
Thursday: High 74; low 57
Friday: High 74; low 56
Saturday: High 73; low 55

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Forecast:

Monday: High 83
Tuesday: High 85; low 70
Wednesday: High 79; low 62
Thursday: High 72; low 53
Friday: High 73; low 51
Saturday: High 73; low 52

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Forecast:

Monday: High 82
Tuesday: High 82; low 72
Wednesday: High 79; low 62
Thursday: High 70; low 60
Friday: High 72; low 56
Saturday: High 70; low 55

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Florida State recruiting: Georgia edge rusher Jaxon Holly commits to FSU over Auburn, Virginia Tech, Georgia

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June 14, 2026

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Florida State recruiting: Georgia edge rusher Jaxon Holly commits to FSU over Auburn, Virginia Tech, Georgia

The Florida State Seminoles landed a verbal commitment from a defensive lineman today, as Jaxon Holly has decided to join #Tribe27.

Holly is a 6’3, 235 pound edge rusher who plays for Roswell High School in Georgia. 247Sports Composite currently has him as a three-star, ranked as the 611th best player nationally (52nd best Edge, 76th best player in GA). He holds three dozen offers and chose the Seminoles over fellow finalists Auburn and Virginia Tech, along with Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, LSU, Michigan, Ole Miss, and Texas A&M, among many others. He obviously wasn’t a priority for some of those programs but certainly was for the Tigers and Hokies. The Bulldogs were also in contention at one point.

Holly was limited to five games last season but still managed 32 tackles (seven for loss), 12 QB hits, two sacks, two pass breakups and a forced fumble. FSU’s edge rusher board has thinned considerably over the past month, and Holly represents a nice win for Nick Williams on the trail. He’s likely going to need at least one season in the weight room before meaningfully contributing, but the tools are there for Holly to be a solid rotational player.

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Florida romance author’s 5 favorite restaurants that inspired new book

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13 hours ago

June 14, 2026

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USA TODAY Bestselling Author Grace Reilly recommends several restaurants in the Stuart and Port Salerno area.

USA TODAY bestselling author Grace Reilly next month will release her new book “Yes, Chef,” which was inspired by several Treasure Coast cities and restaurants.

The story is set in Diamond Bay, a fictional town meant to be a mashup of different cities from Fort Pierce to Hobe Sound.

A disgraced chef, Jack, returns to his hometown to take over the restaurant his late mentor left him. To revive the restaurant, he teams up with a social media influencer, Poppy, the daughter of his ex-boss.

Since the story was inspired by local restaurants, TCPalm asked Reilly about her favorite restaurants, and here are her recommendations.

Grace Reilly’s Treasure Coast restaurant recommendations

District Table and Bar, Port Salerno: “With a menu that changes regularly, going to District is always an adventure,” Reilly said. “It’s my absolute favorite restaurant and the first place I think of when I need somewhere to celebrate a birthday or milestone. I imagine Fable, Jack and Poppy’s restaurant, as having that same spirit and flair for experimentation.”
Hudson’s on the River, Stuart: “When I think of a classic coastal Florida restaurant, this comes to mind immediately,” she said. “Delicious seafood, a fun, bright atmosphere and excellent drinks. No meal there is complete without their deconstructed coconut cream pie.”
Sailor’s Return, Stuart: “The restaurant that provided so much inspiration for ‘Yes, Chef,’ ” she said. “The location in Sunset Bay Marina in downtown Stuart is beautiful and the food is classic. It’s right by Gilbert’s Coffee Bar, my favorite coffee shop.”
Fantini’s Italian Restaurant, Stuart: “As a former New Yorker, I have lots of opinions about pizza. Fantini’s is actually New Haven-style, but hands down the best slice I’ve gotten so far on the Treasure Coast,” she said. “Pizza Fridays are an institution for my family. I adore their A La Vodka pizza, as well as a classic sausage and black olive combo.”
The Gafford, Stuart: “An absolute gem in downtown Stuart,” she said. “It brings classic Southern vibes with South Floridian flair. Their specials are always unique and delicious and the atmosphere is lovely.”

Olivia Franklin is TCPalm’s trending reporter. You can contact her at olivia.franklin@tcpalm.com, 317-627-8048 or follow her on X @Livvvvv_5.

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Florida jewelry store employee arrested after $150K merchandise theft, fleeing to Panama

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June 13, 2026

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Florida jewelry store employee arrested after 0K merchandise theft, fleeing to Panama

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Lake Worth Beach jewelry store owner is seeking justice after detectives say a trusted employee stole $150K in merchandise and later left the country.

Officers with the Boynton Beach Police Department say 46-year-old Zabrina Herrera Acosta, who was arrested on Friday, managed to pawn at least 126 jewelry items between February and November of 2025, netting nearly $87,000.

The victim told deputies she hired Herrera Acosta in February 2025 at YR Jewelry on South Military Trail.

Because the owner was attending to a family matter, she was unable to be at the store as often as usual and trusted Herrera Acosta to handle the store’s inventory.

Investigators say that trust was deeply abused when Herrera Acosta intentionally stole items while hiding in a known surveillance blind spot.

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The owner did not report the thefts immediately because she confronted Herrera Acosta, who begged for time to pay her back.

However, after learning that her former employee had left the country for Panama, the owner realized she was never going to see her money or gold again.

When Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office detectives stepped in, they uncovered a massive paper trail consisting of 58 separate pawn tickets stretching from Palm Beach to Broward County.

Pawn shop employees told detectives that Herrera Acosta presented herself as a business owner who sold jewelry for a living. For every transaction, she provided her Panama passport, signed a declaration stating she legally owned the jewelry, and left a fingerprint.

By the time detectives tracked down the shops, only 13 of the 126 items remained in stores, nine of which the owner positively identified as her stolen property.

The store owner later provided detectives with a video recording of their final phone conversation in Spanish, where Herrera Acosta reportedly confessed to the thefts, admitted to selling the jewelry for less than retail value, and promised to pay her back using her grandmother’s gold.

An arrest warrant was signed on January 23, and Herrera Acosta was arrested on Thursday for Organized Scheme to Defraud over $50,000, Grand Theft over $100,000, 29 counts of Dealing in Stolen Property, and 29 counts of False Verification of Ownership to a Pawnbroker.

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