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Orlando Executive Airport
Lat: 28.55°N / Lon: -81.34°W | Elev: 102 ft. | Last update: 19 Mar 03:53 am EDT

Hazardous Weather Alert
Fair
63° F
Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. With a High around 67° F.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast after midnight. With a Low around 48° F.

Dewpoint: 44°F
Humidity: 50%
Barometer: 29.98 in.
Winds: 15 (get wind direction from Windd)
Wind gusts: 22
Visibility: 10.00 mi.

5-Day Forecast
Wednesday
Sunny
High: 75°F
(-18°C)
Thursday
Mostly Sunny
High: 80°F
(-18°C)
Friday
Showers and Windy
High: 76°F
(-18°C)
Saturday
Mostly Sunny
High: 77°F
(-18°C)
Sunday
Sunny
High: 74°F
(-18°C)
Wednesday Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 53°F
(-18°C)
Thursday Night
Chance Showers
Low: 63°F
(-18°C)
Friday Night
Chance Showers
Low: 63°F
(-18°C)
Saturday Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 58°F
(-18°C)
Sunday Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 59°F
(-18°C)

Below-average rainfall in February for the District

In February, the St. Johns River Water Management District region witnessed below-average rainfall, with most precipitation concentrated mid-month.
Solar eclipses happen because of a few factors, including the Moon’s size and distance from the Sun.
Solar eclipses result from a fantastic celestial coincidence of scale and distance
On April 8th, millions of Americans across the United States will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to view a total solar eclipse.
A Least Tern with chick.
Look out for nesting coastal birds in Florida
Audubon staff work with resource managers and volunteers to install several miles of string, flagging, and informational signs in several areas.
Florida Panther
Groups push for less pesticide use to save Florida's endangered species
The Center for Biological Diversity said pesticides threaten up to 97% of endangered species, a finding the Environmental Protection Agency determined six years ago.

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Celebrate Spring: Participate in "No Mow March"
“No-Mow March” isn’t just about letting your lawn grow wild and avoiding any maintenance; it’s a conscious choice to support local pollinators and biodiversity.
How Florida’s home insurance market became so dysfunctional, so fast
Florida insurance premiums cost homeowners an eye-watering $6,000 a year. That’s more than triple the national average.
Photo of a deer on the Lightsey Family Ranch, via a Conservation Florida press release. The state recently secured a conservation easement on the ranch.
Florida conservation easements preserve land – until a developer needs it
These lucrative land deals are supposed to preserve the property in perpetuity. But Kimberly Buchheit, a Central Florida land surveyor and environmental activist, told me, “Perpetuity has reached an expiration date: as soon as it is no longer convenient to protect land or restrict development.”
Unlocking the heat in mosquito modeling: Exploring disease transmission under climate change
The study contends that if mosquitoes undergo thermal adaptation in their local environments, it could lead to variation in how different populations respond to temperature. Matthew Thomas, a UF/IFAS professor and UF/IFAS Invasive Science Research Institute …
Birding on Lake Apopka North Shore: Over 377 recorded species to enjoy and discover
Birding is a beloved pastime for many nature enthusiasts. It’s one of the easiest hobbies to start; all you have to do is step outside and notice the birds around you.
Breaking News: Prescribed fire at Lake Apopka North Shore scheduled for today
Prescribed fire is the use of carefully planned fire purposefully set under stringent conditions to manage the fire’s effects.
The sun rising on Lake Apopka, as seen from the lakeside observation tower on the Clay Island loop.
Take a Hike: Enjoy 530 miles of multi-use trails in the district
February and March provide mild weather, which makes it the perfect time to discover the outdoors, and with 42 properties containing over 530 miles of multi-use trails spread throughout the District’s 18-county service area, a prime hiking spot is just a short drive away.
CAPTION: (05/05/2005 Pasco County) A cypress dome is surrounded by homes in Pasco County's Lexington Oaks, a golf course community of about 1000 homes. The development is typical of many in Florida. Roads and several houses in the development were built on top of wetlands, though most wetlands remain untouched.SUMMARY:  Aerials of Pasco County: Cypress Creek Town Center site and Development in the wetlands.
Court ruling stops Florida’s sloppy wetlands permitting, saves panthers
Wetlands were once viewed as wastelands, but now we know they’re incredibly important. They absorb floods, filter out pollution, and provide habitat for important species of wildlife, not to mention soaking up CO2 from the atmosphere.
UF/IFAS unveils online tool: Know your termite risk with an interactive distribution map
In Florida, termite infestations are a year-round risk for properties and trees. While not swarming year-round, they consistently forage and develop new colonies, leaving signs of their presence. 
Alligators are a common sight for visitors to the District’s Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive.
Breaking News: Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is closing this weekend
The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is scheduled to reopen on March 1st, resuming its regular operating hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and federal holidays.