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,

The Memorial Day weekend kicked off with a multi-day thunderstorm and heavy rainfall system hitting the south-central part of the country, forecasters said.

However, the hurricane center is tracking two tropical waves off the coast of Africa. Both are moving west and do not pose a threat. If you're headed to the beach on Memorial Day weekend,

Flags will be flown at half-staff on all local and state buildings on Monday in honor of Memorial Day. Gov. DeSantis issued a memorandum on Friday ordering the flags at half-staff from sunrise until noon.

Will rain or heat affect your Memorial Day weekend plans? See West Palm Beach and Florida forecast for holiday.

“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.

While the brunt of Florida's stormy weather this week appears to be in the rearview mirror, certain areas of the state aren't quite out of the danger zone yet. South Florida, encompassing the Miami metro area,

The dog days of summer aren’t here yet, so here are seven ways to enjoy the outdoor South Florida lifestyle while we can.