Thirteen-year-old Autumn McKnight was in disbelief when she received a disturbing text message that appeared to be part of a larger wave of racially targeted messages.

“FIND ME: A Modern Rock Opera” coming to Fringe ArtSpace

The city of Oviedo got a little brighter Thursday after the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony at Center Lake Park.

It’s officially fall, and that means the leaves around us are officially changing!

Have you ever noticed the presence of wasps in the yard goes up around this time of year? You’re not imagining things.

Daylight saving time ends Nov. 5

With the summer we’ve been having, lots of people would probably give anything for a taste of fall right now.

The first big cold front of the season is right around corner.

Winter is coming. Kind of. But, for now, the only clue that the seasons are changing in Central Florida is the sunset.

Any interest in checking out the fall foliage this time of year?

The Harvest Moon doesn't always occur in September.

You may want to take a look up to the sky before going to bed Monday night.

We are more than a month away from autumn, but Dunkin' is falling over itself to welcome in the new season.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Here we are in the second week of October and our daytime highs are above normal again. 50% of those cities have extended the 90s up to a week longer. Last 90 degree dayIt’s not just Orlando. Miami has extended its summer heat even more. Last 90 degree dayAs we continue to warm, the impacts of longer summer temperatures mean a longer growing season, more pest - think mosquitos and ticks - and increased need for power to keep you cool and water to keep you hydrated.

Is it the cooler weather, the pumpkin scent or a lush landscape covered in the fall color pallet of orange, reds and yellows? Why are we seeing fall colors earlier this year? Through October 12thWhen can we expect the fall colors to peak this season? So, the big question is, what is the perfect time to experience Mother Nature’s fall painting across the country? Check out the predicted peak fall colors map below.

The average fall temperature has been on an up and down slow rise in the last 50 years. This chart shows the average fall temperatures for Orlando. In August, we hit 95 or higher three times. But since Sept. 1, the Orlando area hit 95 or higher four times and everyday has been above normal temperatures. In the last 50 years we have added two more days per year of days of 95 degrees or higher temperatures.