ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida has sunny days and cooler nights to finish out the first week of 2025.
David Heckard is a certified meteorologist at Channel 9. With over a decade of experience in covering severe weather events, he has tracked hurricanes, tornadoes, and extreme flooding primarily in Florida, earning an Emmy nomination for his coverage of the 2020 Orlando tornado. Heckard's insights on climate change and environmental issues have been featured in Bay News 9, Spectrum News 13 Orlando, and other prominent media outlets.