Is it really going to be as cold as everyone says in Fort Myers?Maybe. Blasts of Arctic air are being pushed into the United States and will reach as far as the Sunshine State between now and Jan. 12.

The polar vortex can be a powerful source of winter weather, but it's not the only cause of severe cold and snow in regions better known for warmth and sunshine.

You might have heard the term “polar vortex” thrown around during the winter months, but what does it really mean and how does it affect us here in sunny Central Florida?

The polar vortex has returned to the U.S., and frostbite-inducing temperatures are blasting millions of Americans.. According to the FOX Forecast Center, arctic air is descending and spreading ...

Florida's manatee population is seeking warmer waters due to a polar vortex, with many gathering near power plants. The species is still recovering from a mass starvation event.

With a polar vortex recently setting all-time snow records in multiple states across the U.S., Floridians have been forced to adapt to a new weather pattern. After a decade without snow, Pensacola ...

A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population. The manatees have been forced to seek warmer waters as coastal ...

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal temperatures and causing the Sunshine State's ...

Public viewing areas are located near power plants in Riviera Beach, Fort Myers and Apollo Beach. Dozens of the sea cows, which can grow up to 10 feet (3 meters) long and 1,200 pounds (544 kilograms), ...