Preparations are underway from Houston to Atlanta as a rare winter storm sets its sights on the southern U.S., where it's expected to bring a messy mix of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain that could have a major impact on travel and daily life.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set to host the 2025 CFP championship game. Here's what to know about Monday's national championship game in Atlanta:

ORLANDO, Fla. - Marine specialists visited a Florida marina to assess a 12-foot mako shark that was spotted Friday. The Hollywood Police Department posted on its social media accounts to warn locals of the shark and how to stay safe. Police said the shark was spotted about 50 yards away from the Hollywood Marina.

A Florida teen with a nut allergy died after eating Baklava at a school event, despite being told it was nut-free. The father is suing the Duval County School Board for $50,000, alleging negligence and failure to provide proper care. The lawsuit claims the school knew of the allergy but failed to prevent or respond to the fatal reaction.

The Atlanta Braves now have reported dates for when they will head down to North Port, Fla. for Spring Training

Thursday to Saturday will have another dangerous winter situation in the southern U.S. Here's a timeline on where and when you have to be at a certain location to avoid the danger.

The former No. 4 overall pick ended his fourth year with 47 catches, 602 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Those aren’t bad numbers for a tight end, but they’re less than ideal for someone drafted ahead of Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase.

Orlando International Airport, MCO, and Miami International Airport, MIA, were listed among the top 10 busiest airports in North America.

Models are hinting at the possibility for snow, freezing rain, and ice pellets to fall from central Texas across the northern Gulf Coast into portions of northern Florida. While the setup looks favourable for snow and ice, it’s extremely hard for wintry precipitation to fall in this part of the world.

SouthState Bank plans to sell approximately 170 branches to a real estate investment firm to potentially offset losses if it decides to sell part of its investment bond portfolio

For the Braves they are one of the many teams that will see their pitchers and catchers report on February 12. The date for Atlanta's first full squad workout is scheduled for February 18. Then a few days later Atlanta will begin Grapefruit League play with a matchup versus the Minnesota Twins on February 22.

Somewhere on the field Monday evening inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis will roam the field, searching for a fellow Buckeye legend. He'll shake his best friend's hand,