As the Florida Panthers continue their march toward a second consecutive NHL Stanley Cup championship, fans will gather in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday for one of the largest official watch parties

Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching, and Florida's theme parks will be popular, including the new Epic Universe. See holiday travel forecast.

On Thursday, the National Weather Service in Miami said there’s a marginal risk for isolated strong to severe storms for the eastern half of South Florida Thursday and Friday afternoons between 2 and 10 p.m. The risk level was 1 on a 5 scale, meaning the severe storms would be isolated. As the scale climbs the area of storm coverage expands.

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

A state law that required later start times for middle and high school students beginning in the 2026-2027 school year may not happen.

“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.