SUMMARY: A former police officer has been charged in the death of Bob Blanchard, an 83-year-old cyclist from Bradenton, who was killed while biking across the country in June. Blanchard had just reached a personal milestone of 200,000 miles when he was struck by the driver in Bay County, Michigan. The driver, charged with a misdemeanor that may carry a one-year sentence, claims to have been distracted by a dashboard alert. Blanchard’s girlfriend, Judi Windle, is heartbroken and feels the charge doesn’t reflect the gravity of the tragedy. She is seeking greater justice for her late boyfriend.

A former police officer has been charged for the death of a Bradenton man who was hit and killed on a cross-country bicycle ride …

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SUMMARY: In South Florida, chilly weather has created a holiday atmosphere reminiscent of the North Pole. At Weston Town Center, people are enjoying the cooler temperatures, with one local expressing delight in pulling out his jacket, noting it feels like winter. As temperatures dip, safety tips for using space heaters are shared, including using UL-approved devices, avoiding extension cords, and not heating homes with ovens or grills, as these can be dangerous. The community is also coming together to ensure shelter animals stay warm during this cold snap. Live updates are provided by Terry Hornstein for CBS News Miami.

Teri Hornstein says most people she spoke to about the chilly weather said it was a nice change from our usual heat.

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SUMMARY: The weather forecast indicates cooler temperatures in South Florida, with current readings in the 50s and 60s, and some areas under freeze warnings. The region is experiencing a cold snap due to a jet stream bringing in Canadian air. While mornings will feel colder due to wind, temperatures are expected to rise to the 70s by afternoon. A pattern shift is anticipated, leading to slightly warmer weather and rising humidity by the end of the week. Next week will return to warmer conditions, with highs reaching the 80s, especially by Tuesday.

CBS News Miami’s chief meteorologist Ivan Cabrera’s weather outlook for South Florida.

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