This is the weekend when we celebrate the men and women who paid the ultimate price while fighting for the future of democracy and the American way, that ineffable mixture of confidence and courage, sacrifice and humility,

Florida is set to be hit with heavy rainfall as the National Weather Service issued a storm warning for certain parts of the state

“While some travelers embark on dream vacations and fly hundreds of miles across the country, many families just pack up the car and drive to the beach or take a road trip to visit friends,” said Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel. Worst time: 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Though for some the federal holiday, which falls on May 26 this year, also signals the unofficial start of summer, there’s much more to know and value about Memorial Day — from its origins

“Usually there is an increased amount of traffic in the area, which causes congestion and frustration,” said Sgt. Thomas Paschael with the Florida Highway Patrol. “Just be patient, and be considerate of others, and your speed, and make sure you are wearing your seatbelt.”

Some storms moving through Florida could be severe, bringing a potential for hail and localized flooding. There just might be some rain in Florida's forecast as we move into the Memorial Day weekend. For some, there might be too much of a good thing.

When is 2025 hurricane season in Florida? June 1 to Nov. 30, with most activity from August to October. No tropic storms expected Memorial Day weekend

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is seeking help in solving a murder that took place over Memorial Day weekend one year ago.