Florida
Get ready for some splendid spring-like weather in Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Do you remember the reason you moved out to Central Florida? Or perhaps if you’re a native Floridian, why it is you choose to keep your tent pitched in town?
I’d imagine there’s a nugget or two in there about the weather. The tropical-style atmosphere almost year round, yeah?
We’re finally going to see a return to form, and a lovely departure from these wintry weather conditions we had to endure since the end of January and the start of February.
Your Super Bowl Sunday was characterized by mostly clear skies, a nice calming breeze, and lovely afternoon high’s in the upper 60s and low 70s.
The rest of the night should be calm and mild as well, with cozy temperatures to end the weekend on a positive note in the weather department.
This will be the rhythm we carryover into your new work and school week tomorrow morning. We may have some patchy but dense fog build up during the very early morning hours and maybe create some spotty delays in our morning commute tomorrow.
High pressure settling in directly overhead is going to trap what residual moisture we have present across town down closest to us at ground level. Computer models are pretty sold especially our east coastal counties may wake up to some clouds down on the ground itself!
That quickly burns off to welcome a pretty solid Florida afternoon. Partly cloudy skies, light and variable winds especially the further inland you go, and no risk of any weather related impacts or delays as you end the first day back to work.
I will advise, as the beach comes back as an option for your free time, be leery as you try to set foot in the water. Our coastal winds continue to provide us with a HIGH rip current risk for all our Atlantic coast counties: Flagler, Volusia, and Brevard.
But nevertheless, enjoy! I know a lot of us were counting down to the cold weather relief and we’re finally smack dab in the middle of it.
We’ll stay in the mid to upper 70s all week with a few of us actually seeing 80 on your thermometer during the mid-afternoon hours.
You’ll want to carry a light jacket or a hoodie with you as you head out in the morning but by the afternoon it will be warm enough for your classic tee and shorts combo.
Get outdoors and enjoy some exercise or take a nice walk with the dog and the rest of the family.
All-in-all, we should see little issue with your weather throughout the week ahead. By Friday, Valentines Day on Saturday, and then race day on Sunday that’s when things could get a little more interesting for the Sunshine state.
Computer models are starting to zero in on a coastal low pressure to develop over the Gulf coast states, associated with a breakaway piece of the lower latitude jet stream. This could spin up into a major weather player for Daytona 500 attendees on Sunday.
Your weather team here at News 6 will continue monitoring trends and updating your forecast as we move through your upcoming week. I would highly encourage you have those talks behind the scenes with those you may be attending with to discuss potential wet weather back up plans.
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Florida
Palm Bay, Florida parents of premature twins held NICU wedding
Brevard County couple gets married in NICU after birth of premature twins
A Florida couple, told they may not be able to have children, welcomed premature twins and had an impromptu NICU wedding.
Provided by AdventHealth for Children
Ben and Danielle Cassidy were told they likely wouldn’t be able to have children.
But this year they will celebrate Mother’s Day just months after having an impromptu wedding in the AdventHealth for Children hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit shortly after Danielle gave birth to twins prematurely — a week before the Palm Bay couple was scheduled to get married.
Both babies, Joshua and Rhett, are doing well despite arriving nine weeks ahead of schedule on Jan. 19, 2026, just one day after their scheduled baby shower. With a proper wedding out of the question with two premature babies in the NICU, a nurse took action.
Issabel Kenkel, the nurse behind the ceremony, said she was already in wedding planning mode for her own upcoming nuptials when she found out the Cassidy family’s ceremony would be interrupted.
“I couldn’t just let them do something small. They needed decorations and something fun, so I spoke to the music therapist and the chaplain,” Kenkel said. In short order, a wedding was being planned for their hospital room and the couple was saying their vows in the company of their safely delivered newborns.
“When we found out we could request staff members to be on our team, that’s when we requested Issabel and having that kind of consistency from someone who has such a big heart and is so kind,” Danielle said.
The hospital ceremony was all the more special because of the Cassidy family’s own health struggles.
“I have five autoimmune diseases and didn’t really think I would have kids. It’s been a rough journey. When Ben and I met, we were floored at how much a miracle it was to have kids,” Danielle said.
Ben, who battled and beat cancer, said he was worried that his prior treatment would result in negative health outcomes for his future children. Having twins for him was an unexpected blessing.
“When we found out we were pregnant, we found it so shocking. We said, wouldn’t it be great if it was twins? It filled out our hopes and dreams list,” Ben said. “They’ve been miracles for sure.”
The Cassidy couple said there was so much fear and uncertainty when their twins were born nine weeks early. Being able to get married right away just made them feel all the better about the future.
“It was nice getting married because we didn’t have to wait any longer to make it official. It made it that much harder for her to get rid of me,” Ben said.
“The unknown made it scary,” Danielle added. “We had no idea how long we would be in the hospital. Our wedding was going to be at the beach with immediate family and parents. Having NICU babies, we realized we’d never be able to get to the beach. It was really special having the people who care for our babies be part of the ceremony.”
The couple hadn’t even planned to have a band at their wedding ceremony and now the hospital’s music therapist was performing live for them and the chaplain was conducting the ceremony, something nurse Kenkel said was just part of her job.
“The babies are going to have the best outcomes if the families are taken care of and going home happy,” she said. “Being in the NICU is already so stressful. This is just one more thing I could do to take care of my patients.”
Tyler Vazquez is the Growth and Development Reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Vazquez at 321-480-0854 or tvazquez@floridatoday.com. X: @tyler_vazquez.
Florida
Florida man taken into custody related to call threatening business
The Vero Beach Police Department took a man into custody May 8 in connection with a threatening phone call directed toward a business.
The agency received information at 5:21 p.m. May 7 about a threatening call to Thrive IRC Inc. at 2300 5th Ave. in Vero Beach, according to a news release. The call included someone threatening to come to the business with an AK rifle and “light the building up.”
Detectives began investigating the threat and identified Michael Sean O’Brien, 27, of Vero Beach, as the person associated with the phone number used during the call.
O’Brien was taken into custody at about 3:30 p.m. May 8 without incident. He was charged with the false report concerning the use of firearms in a violent manner, which is a second degree felony, according to the news release.
O’Brien was booked in the Indian River County Jail at 6:13 p.m. May 8 but was released at 1:36 p.m. May 9 after posting the $5,000 bond, according to the jail website.
No additional information was available the afternoon of May 9.
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.
Florida
Florida woman on 2026 “100 Women to know in America” list
Charmaine Hickey, of Lang Realty in Port St. Lucie, was named in KNOW Women’s “100 Women to KNOW in America” list.
A Treasure Coast woman was named in a “100 Women to know in America” list for 2026.
KNOW Women is a global media company dedicated to giving women leaders connections and visibility. The company released a list of “100 Women to know in America” for 2026 to highlight the most influential women in business and leadership.
Charmaine Hickey, who works for Lang Realty in Port St. Lucie, was on the list.
“Charmaine’s recognition on a national stage like this comes as no surprise,” said Scott Agran, president of Lang Realty in a news release. “Her leadership, integrity, and commitment to both her profession and her community exemplify what this award stands for. She represents the very best of our industry.”
Hickey holds many industry designations and is known for her expertise in complex real estate transactions, as well as her client-first approach defined by honesty, patience and attention to detail, according to the news release.
Her community involvement includes serving on nonprofit boards, mentoring emerging leaders and supporting initiatives focused on education, women, families and youth.
“I am truly honored to be recognized among such an inspiring group of women,” said Hickey in the news release. “This award reflects not just individual achievement, but the power of community, mentorship, and lifting others as we grow. I’m grateful to be part of a network of women who are building meaningful impact every day.”
To see the full list go to theknowwomen.com.
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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