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Newsweek
22-07-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Map Shows Florida Cities Facing 'Brutal' Heat Wave Temperatures
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Florida is facing widespread temperatures in the high 80s into the 90s on Tuesday, according to forecasters, as a summer heat wave is expected to grip swaths of the U.S. Why It Matters According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), extreme heat can lead to heat-related illnesses, especially in older adults, young children and those with chronic medical conditions. Symptoms may include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, dizziness and nausea. The CDC says more than 700 people die each year in the U.S. because of extreme heat. Additionally, rising temperatures can worsen ground-level ozone pollution, which presents additional health risks. What To Know According to forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS), high temperatures on Tuesday could reach up to 96 degrees Fahrenheit in Tallahassee. Crestview, Pensacola and Panama City were forecast for highs of 98, 95, and 93 degrees, respectively. Jacksonville could see 94 degrees, while Gainesville could see 93, the agency said. Meanwhile, temperatures in both Tampa and Orlando were expected to peak at 91. Moving south, Port St. Lucie, Naples and Cape Coral could see highs of 91, while Palm Beach was forecast for 87 degrees. Miami and Fort Lauderdale were forecast, respectively, for highs of 88 and 91 on Tuesday. Beachgoers enjoy sunbathing during a heat wave in Miami Beach on July 16, 2023. Beachgoers enjoy sunbathing during a heat wave in Miami Beach on July 16, 2023. Giorgio Viera/AFP via Getty Images Northern parts of the state, including the Florida Panhandle, were under a heat advisory from the NWS on Tuesday, with the agency expecting heat index values—which measure how hot it feels when both temperature and humidity are considered—to reach the triple-digit threshold. "Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors," the NWS advised. What People Are Saying AccuWeather meteorologist Kai Kerkow told Newsweek: "The warmest conditions will be over the Florida Panhandle and northern Florida Peninsula, where heat advisories are in place and high temperatures are expected to be in the mid- to upper-90s today." Kerkow added: "The extreme heat should come to an end by tomorrow with the return of widespread showers and thunderstorms developing across the state. It does look like the heat will return late in the week." Meteorologist Matt Devitt wrote on X on Monday: "Southwest Florida reached 98 degrees in Punta Gorda today, hottest of the year so far. They also had a brutal heat index of 115 degrees, 2nd highest on record for the city." The National Weather Service forecast office in Tallahassee wrote on X on Tuesday: "One more hot day. Heat indices will reach 105-112 degrees Fahrenheit this afternoon. Scattered storms develop later; an isolated damaging wind gust is possible. Relief is coming later this week as higher rain chances and cooler temps arrive for Wed/Thurs. Stay cool & hydrated!" What Happens Next The NWS issues regular forecast updates on its website.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Can a Miami college student be the next Steve Jobs? It could start here
Business Can a Miami college student be the next Steve Jobs? It could start here When Steve Jobs was 12, he called Hewlett Packard co-founder Bill Hewlett — whose number was in the phone book and lived nearby in Palo Alto, California — to ask him if he had any spare parts for a frequency counter he was building. Hewlett laughed — then gave him the parts. And that summer, he offered the future Apple founder an internship on the HP assembly line. Now, as tech professionals keep moving to South Florida, Miami Dade College wants students to get the same chance. Way to a tech job Launch of Miami Startup ecosystem Internship Program at IDEA Center at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus on May 5, 2025. Courtesy of MDC/Giorgio Viera On May 5, MDC launched an initiative led by The Idea Center at the college that will offer at least 200 students $20-an-hour internships at Miami tech startups and small businesses with growth potential. Interns will work 8 to 12 weeks at one of at least 50 participating employers. Miami Dade College said the small to midsize companies focus on tech, hospitality, healthcare and manufacturing. The Miami Startup Ecosystem Internship Program has $1 million in funding, largely from financial firms Blackstone and JPMorganChase. The initiative will be evaluated after two years. Miami Dade College and the participating employer will each cover 50% of a student's salary. 'Students with paid internships are twice as likely to land a job after graduation compared to non-interns,' Maura Pally, executive director of the Blackstone Charitable Foundation, said in a statement. 'We're doubling down on our commitment to their success and to Miami's future.' Pally sees Miami as a 'hub for innovation and growth for years to come.' Application information Launch of Miami Startup ecosystem Internship Program at IDEA Center at Miami Dade College Wolfson Campus on May 5, 2025. Courtesy of MDC/Giorgio Viera Every student at MDC, which serves over 125,000, is eligible for an internship. To apply, call 305-237-3141. Internship information also will be added to MDC's website. Students who are selected can also participate in the Blackstone LaunchPad summer professional development series, with workshops, lectures and networking events. That's a way for the typical low-income and middle-income students enrolled at MDC to gain 'social capital,' the program said. School and county officials attended an event on May 5 at MDC's Wolfson campus to introduce the initiative. 'At Miami Dade College, we are committed to providing students with hands-on learning experiences that prepare them for the jobs of the future,' said MDC President Madeline Pumariega. 'By leveraging public-private partnerships and a collective impact approach, we are helping students secure meaningful career opportunities that benefit both them and the businesses that drive Miami's economy.' VS Vinod Sreeharsha Miami Herald Email this person Vinod Sreeharsha covers tourism trends in South Florida for the Miami Herald.
