SUMMARY: Every Friday at Carwise Middle School in Palm Harbor, 84-year-old Robert “Grandpa Bob” Walker brightens students’ days by volunteering in the cafeteria. Students form long lines for his candy cart, where they exchange shark bite coupons earned for good behavior. Principal Chad Ivans praises Grandpa Bob’s connections with the kids, sharing jokes and stories. After losing his wife, he chose to volunteer rather than isolate himself, finding joy in interacting with the children. He enjoys bringing smiles to their faces, embodying positivity in the community. Donations for his candy cart can be found on ABC Action News’s website.

“Grandpa Bob” delivers sweets and smiles at Carwise Middle School in Palm Harbor. Retiree Robert Walker, 84, keeps busy by volunteering all over Tampa Bay.

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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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