UP A LITTLE BIT LATER AS WELL. >> FLORIDA THE HOT MIC BEACHES AND EVERYTHING, BUT AND IT’S UNEXPECTED PROPPED. I GOT MY MY PUFFY JACKET OUT. I’VE GOT IT ALL SET. >> NEIGHBORS ALL AROUND THE GULF COAST ARE PREPARING FOR THE 30 DEGREE TEMPS GULF COAST IS REPORTER EDWARD FRANCO TALKED TO SOME OF THEM ABOUT HOW THEY’RE GETTING READY. >> THE HEAT IS ON. WHILE THE COLD WEATHER ARRIVES ON THE GULF COAST WHERE IT’S SITTING BY A FIRE PITS OR DINING INSIDE THIS WINTER NIGHT IS NOT STOPPING PEOPLE’S PLANS WITH SOME EVEN PLAYING SPORTS OUTSIDE WITH THE LOW TEMPERATURES. WAY TOO COLD. DEFINITELY THINK LOAN DESPITE TEMPERATURES DROPPING SOCCER AND FOOTBALL PRACTICE DID NOT TAKE A TIME OUT TONIGHT AT THE CAPE CORAL SPORTS COMPLEX. I JUST DO MY HEAD IN MY BACKPACK ON THE SHOW. PUT THAT ON. I’VE BEEN. >> LIKE 7 SIDE TO SIDE MAKE SHOULD ALWAYS KEEP THEM MOVING FROM THE PLAYERS TO THE PARENTS. PEOPLE WERE SEEN WEARING ALL KINDS OF LAYERS, EVEN BLANKETS AND BEANIES ACROSS THE GULF COAST. FOLKS ALSO COVERING UP TROPICAL PLANTS TO PROTECT THEM FROM THIS CHILL. I MOVED OUT HERE FOR THE HEAT. SO THE COLTS GOT TO GO AWAY IN DOWNTOWN CAPE CORAL HEATERS WERE TURNED ON TO KEEP DINERS, WARM RESTAURANTS AND BARS BY CAPE CORAL PARKWAY. BARELY HAD ANY ONE OUT IN THE COLD. KATIE AUSTIN AND HER FRIENDS CHOSE TO SIT INSIDE AND WE HAVE OUR HEAT SET FOR TONIGHT. SO THE HEAT IS GOING TO COME ON TONIGHT. AND THAT ONLY COMES ON 1, 2 YEARS AS THE COLD WEATHER STATES FOR THE NIGHT. MAKE SURE TO TURN OFF PORTABLE SPACE HEATERS OR ANY FIRE SOURCE INSIDE YOUR HOME BEFORE BED.
Cold weather doesn’t stop Cape Coral residents from outdoor activities
Updated: 11:59 PM EST Jan 15, 2026
As cold weather arrives on the Gulf Coast, residents of Cape Coral are continuing with their plans, whether it be sitting by a fire pit or dining inside, with some even playing sports outside in the low temperatures.”Way too cold. Definitely way too cold,” said Ashton Laverio.Despite the dropping temperatures, soccer and football practices did not take a timeout at the Cape Coral Sports Complex. Tajivon Hinnant said, “I just got my hoodie in my backpack. I made sure to put that on. I have been, like, stepping side to side, making sure to always keep some movement.”Both players and parents were seen wearing all kinds of layers, including blankets and beanies. Across the Gulf Coast, people are also covering tropical plants to protect them from the chill.”I moved down here for the heat. So the cold’s got to go away,” said Katie Austin, who chose to sit inside with her friends downtown, where heaters were turned on to keep diners warm.Restaurants and bars along Cape Coral Parkway barely had anyone out in the cold.”We have our heat set for tonight. So the heat is going to come on tonight, and it only comes on once a year,” Austin said.As the cold weather stays for the night, residents are reminded to turn off portable space heaters or any fire sources before going to bed.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
As cold weather arrives on the Gulf Coast, residents of Cape Coral are continuing with their plans, whether it be sitting by a fire pit or dining inside, with some even playing sports outside in the low temperatures.
“Way too cold. Definitely way too cold,” said Ashton Laverio.
Despite the dropping temperatures, soccer and football practices did not take a timeout at the Cape Coral Sports Complex.
Tajivon Hinnant said, “I just got my hoodie in my backpack. I made sure to put that on. I have been, like, stepping side to side, making sure to always keep some movement.”
Both players and parents were seen wearing all kinds of layers, including blankets and beanies. Across the Gulf Coast, people are also covering tropical plants to protect them from the chill.
“I moved down here for the heat. So the cold’s got to go away,” said Katie Austin, who chose to sit inside with her friends downtown, where heaters were turned on to keep diners warm.
Restaurants and bars along Cape Coral Parkway barely had anyone out in the cold.
“We have our heat set for tonight. So the heat is going to come on tonight, and it only comes on once a year,” Austin said.
As the cold weather stays for the night, residents are reminded to turn off portable space heaters or any fire sources before going to bed.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.