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How to Watch Texas A&M vs. Florida

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1 year ago

September 10, 2024

The Texas A&M Aggies now have themselves the biggest test since they hosted the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their season opener, as they travel to face the Florida Gators.

They’ll hit the road to Gainesville looking to begin a winning streak, and while that might seem like a straightforward task, accomplishing it will be much harder. The Gators bounced back from their season-opening loss by beating Samford in a home blowout, and now have the same task.

The difference is that Florida gets to be at home once again.

Texas A&M will need to get both its passing and rushing attacks going if it wants to keep up with the Gator defense, and will need to get off the field as quickly as it can to slow down the Gator offense. In other words, the Aggies need to be the Aggies.

“I don’t think we have much of a choice,” Texas A&M coach Mike Elko said. “We’re going down to The Swamp, and the expectation is we’re going down there and play our football. … That’s where we’re at.”

The first SEC matchup of the year will be a big one for the Maroon & White. Here’s how you can watch:

Sep 7, 2024; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) hands the ball to running back Amari Daniels (5) during the first quarter against the McNeese State Cowboys at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images / Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

WHAT: Texas A&M Aggies at Florida Gators

WHERE: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville, FL

WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, 2:30 p.m. CST

HOW TO WATCH: ESPN on ABC

HOW TO LISTEN: 94.5 FM

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County-by-county: Freeze watch issued for Central Florida

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9 hours ago

January 14, 2026

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County-by-county: Freeze watch issued for Central Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – Ahead of the coldest temperatures in years for Central Florida, the National Weather Service has issued a freeze watch for Friday morning.

A freeze watch means temperatures of 32 degrees or lower are possible.

Actual air temperatures Friday morning

Exterior pipes should be protected in Marion, Sumter and northern Lake counties where temperatures could be below freezing for four to six hours.

Marion County

Sumter county

Lake county

Plants sensitive to the cold should be covered or brought inside by Thursday evening.

Orange County

Flagler county

Osceola county

Brevard County

Volusia county

Seminole county

Polk county

It’s also a good idea to bring pets inside.

A strong Arctic cold front is expected to arrive Thursday morning. Temperatures top out in the upper 50s and lower 60s early in the day, but are expected to fall for most of the afternoon.

Temperatures will bottom out in the 20s and 30s across Central Florida.

This does not include the wind.

Parts of Central Florida could again dip below freezing Saturday morning.

A reinforcing shot of cold air arrives Sunday which could send parts of Central Florida back below freezing Monday morning.

A big warmup arrives late next work week and into the following weekend.

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Cruise ship out of Florida hit by norovirus outbreak; 94 affected

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1 day ago

January 13, 2026

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Cruise ship out of Florida hit by norovirus outbreak; 94 affected

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A cruise ship that departed Florida has been hit by a norovirus outbreak, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC reported that 94 people fell ill on the Holland America Line cruise ship Rotterdam during its voyage between Dec. 28, 2025, and Jan. 9, 2026.

Those affected by the norovirus outbreak showed the typical symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea.

The virus, which is highly contagious, is the number 1 cause of foodborne illnesses in the United States, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Symptoms appear between 12 and 48 hours after exposure and can include other symptoms like stomach pain, headaches, and fevers.

According to the CDC, 85 passengers out of 2,593 reported being sick. Nine of the 1,005 crew members reported being ill as well.

The CDC said Holland America Line and the Rotterdam crew increased cleaning and disinfection measures and quarantined those who fell ill to prevent the disease from spreading further.

CruiseMapper.com showed that the ship departed Fort Lauderdale on Dec. 28. The cruise line’s website also has several future voyages out of Fort Lauderdale as well.

8 On Your Side has reached out to Holland America for more information on the outbreak.

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See photos of Monday’s SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral

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2 days ago

January 12, 2026

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See photos of Monday’s SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral

After a push to nearly the end of the launch window, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket took off on Florida’s third launch of 2026.

The rocket lifted off at 4:08 p.m. Monday, January 12 from Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. It had originally been scheduled for earlier in the afternoon, but the launch time was repeatedly pushed back. SpaceX did not give a reason for the change in timing.

The Falcon 9 carried 29 Starlink internet satellites to orbit on the booster’s 25th mission. No sonic booms were heard in Brevard County, as the booster landed on the Just Read the Instructions drone ship in the Atlantic Ocean.

Next SpaceX rocket launch from Cape Canaveral

The next Falcon 9 rocket launch from Florida is scheduled for no earlier than 1:01 p.m. Wednesday, January 14 from Launch Complex 40 in Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

The mission is the next batch of SpaceX Starlink internet satellites, titled Starlink 6-98.

Brooke Edwards is a Space Reporter for Florida Today. Contact her at bedwards@floridatoday.com or on X: @brookeofstars.

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