SUMMARY: Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected across Central Florida, with rainfall moving in from the Gulf of Mexico. North Florida is already experiencing significant rain, prompting a flood watch. The rain will spread through Gainesville, Ocala, and Orlando between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., with heavy downpours, thunder, lightning, and wind gusts potentially exceeding 50 mph. The impacts will be highest from late morning to early afternoon, clearing out by 3:00 p.m. A wind advisory is in effect until 7:00 p.m. with gusts up to 40 mph. Temperatures will warm into the 80s later in the week.f

Monday is a FOX 35 Weather Impact Day due to the potential for downpours and storms late morning and midday for Central Florida.

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SUMMARY: Great white sharks, humpback whales, and gray whales have recently been spotted near South Florida’s coast, captivating local fishermen. Captain James Pacovi encountered a great white while fishing in the Keys, while Captain Ryan Preston recorded a rare humpback sighting in Biscayne Bay. Experts believe these sightings signal major changes in ocean patterns, possibly linked to climate change. Humpback whales, typically found offshore, migrate from the North Atlantic to warmer Caribbean waters for breeding. Additionally, a gray whale was inexplicably sighted near Sunny Isles Beach after being absent from the Atlantic for centuries, raising further questions about these marine changes.

Erika Rodriguez reports experts say the sightings by fishermen are rare.

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SUMMARY: Australian police revealed that an explosives-filled trailer found in Sydney, initially believed to be part of an antisemitic terrorism plot, was actually a sophisticated hoax by criminals seeking personal gain. Despite its alarming appearance, officials confirmed the trailer was never intended to detonate, lacking a detonator. Investigators believe the perpetrators aimed to distract authorities and leverage the situation for reduced criminal sentences. This revelation followed a series of antisemitic crimes in Australia’s major cities, which were committed by a small group rather than ideologically motivated individuals. The situation has heightened concerns within the Jewish community, despite the absence of true extremist intent behind the incidents.

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