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Floridians could be welcoming 2026 with near-record warmth, as long-range forecasts indicate an unusually mild pattern settling in statewide after Christmas and continuing through the New Year.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 8–14 day temperature outlook for Saturday, December 27 through Friday, January 2 strongly favors above-normal temperatures across Florida, including Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, and much of the Panhandle…