USDA issues disaster declaration for Florida after $3.1 billion in winter freeze damage

The U.S. Department of Agriculture secretary signed a disaster declaration on Wednesday, making federal aid possible to Florida farmers following the winter freeze.

College student found in snow-covered car dies of carbon monoxide poisoning during Rhode Island blizzard

A college student was found unconscious inside a snow-covered car during a Rhode Island blizzard and later died of carbon monoxide poisoning, the Newport Police Department said Tuesday.

Gasparilla, Stadium Series collide with cold snap in Tampa Bay area: 'Ready to party'

A cold snap is colliding with one of the busiest weekends in Tampa. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to brave the elements for Gasparilla and the NHL Stadium Series.

Cold snap hitting Tampa Bay area putting fish farms in survival mode

The sudden drop in temperature throughout the Tampa Bay area isn’t just affecting people. Tropical fish breeders across the region are racing to protect their stock as the winter weather arrives.

3 brothers die in North Texas frozen pond; mother says she 'couldn't save them'

Three young brothers died after falling into an icy pond in Fannin County during a winter storm, according to the Bonham Fire Department. This is the second fatal accident involving students in North Texas this week.

Plant City farmers sacrificing this week’s harvest to save strawberry season — here’s why

Walking through the rows at Parkesdale Farms, grower Gary Parke sees the vibrant red berries nearly ready for picking. But by this time next week, those specific berries will likely be gone.

Beet juice, molasses, pickle brine: Eco-friendly options to avoid icy roads

Eco-friendly alternatives such as beet juice, molasses, cheese brine and even pickle brine are being used to decrease the amount of salt being spread on the roadways and the environment during winter storms.

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.