Thirty years ago I had a neighbor who long before had been a writer for The Miami News. In 1926, her boss gave her a plum assignment – the lead story in the women’s section of the issue for Sunday, September 19. The young reporter … Continue reading
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The rainy season in southern Florida is the time of year when precipitation comes not from cold fronts passing through the area, but from the combination of heat and moist air. It is generally considered to span the period between … Continue reading
Charles Whited was the longtime local columnist for The Miami Herald. One of the best pieces of advice he provided to recent arrivals in southern Florida was to appreciate subtleties in the climate. Because annual temperatures here don’t vary as … Continue reading
After an abnormally-warm fall and early winter, southern Florida finally experienced some significant cold fronts in January. For most locations in the region, the coldest readings were recorded on Sunday, January 18, when widely-scattered frost was reported. While chilly weather can prompt … Continue reading
Who says we don’t have seasons here in south Florida? We have just begun the dry season — no more daily storms, just occasional rain. Don’t expect a rainy season until about the middle of May next year. Watch the moisture level … Continue reading