CENTRAL FLORIDA — ,Below is the list of cold-weather shelters opening in Central Florida.
This list will be continually updated as more shelters announce opening.
BREVARD COUNTY
Based on the current forecast from US National Weather Service Melbourne Florida tonight, Jan. 31, our community partners will be opening cold weather shelters.
Shelter information:
- LifePointe Ministries, Inc. Titusville, Fl, – 4220 South Hopkins Ave., Titusville. Opens at 5:30 PM, serving dinner and breakfast.
- Sharing Center of Central Brevard – 113 Aurora St., Cocoa. Opens at 6 PM, serving dinner and breakfast.
- Matthew’s Hope, Brevard County – 825 Forrest Ave., Cocoa. Opens at 2 PM, serving dinner and breakfast.
- Providence Connects at Melbourne First Church of the Nazarene – 2745 S. Babcock St., Melbourne. Opens at 5:30 PM, serving dinner and breakfast.
ORANGE COUNTY
Due to forecasted temperatures below 40°F, Orange County will open temporary warming centers to support the Homeless Services Network (HSN) in providing short-term overnight shelter for individuals without stable housing.
Orange County is adding Wednesday, January 28, 2026, to the warming centers schedule.
The temporary warming centers will be located at the gymnasiums of Barnett Park Recreation Center and Goldenrod Recreation Center on the following dates:
- Monday, January 26, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
For residents located in rural East Orange County, Bithlo Community Park will serve as a transportation hub, providing bus service to the Goldenrod Recreation Center. LYNX bus pickups will occur on the following dates:
- Monday, January 26, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
LYNX buses will offer free transportation to individuals traveling to a warming center. Secured pets are welcome on LYNX buses and at the warming centers. Pet owners must provide carriers for cats, leashes for dogs, and are responsible for bringing food and supplies.
Additional HSN-partner locations providing homeless services include:
Coalition for the Homeless, 18 North Terry Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
Matthew’s Hope – 611 Business Park Blvd., Winter Garden, FL 34787
Orlando Union Rescue Mission, 3300 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32805
The Salvation Army Orlando (Men Only), 624 Lexington Ave., Orlando, FL 32801
The Salvation Army Orlando (Women and Children Only), 400 West Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
OSCEOLA COUNTY
Cold weather shelters will be open in Osceola County on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27 to provide warmth and safety for residents during a cold front.
The shelters will operate from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. each night, thanks to collaboration between the Osceola County Office of Emergency Management and Osceola County Government. These shelters offer a warm and safe respite for anyone affected by the cold weather.
Shelters are located:
First United Methodist Church (1000 Ohio Ave, St Cloud, FL 34769)
Iglesia del Nazareno Casa de Vida (2367 Fortune Road Kissimmee, FL)
Poinciana Christian Church (3181 Pleasant Hill Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746)
LYNX, the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority, is providing free rides to the cold weather shelters.
Residents can board any LYNX bus and inform the driver that they are heading to a shelter for complimentary transportation.
VOLUSIA COUNTY
Cold temperatures are expected to arrive in Volusia County on Monday evening, prompting local organizations to operate cold-weather shelters from Jan. 26 to 28.
The Bridge, operated by the Neighborhood Center at 421 S. Palmetto Ave. in DeLand, will provide overnight sheltering from 6:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. each night. Breakfast will be provided for guests before they leave in the morning.
On the east side of the county, cold-weather sheltering will be coordinated through Halifax Urban Ministries.
Those needing shelter or transportation to one are encouraged to contact HUM at 386-317-5886 as soon as possible.
FLAGLER COUNTY
The Sheltering Tree is opening on Monday through Thursday this week due to cold overnight temperatures expected to be in the low- to mid-30s for the next four nights.
The shelter operated at the Rock Transformation Center
The Rock Transformation Center is located at 2200 N. State Street. The cold-weather shelter will open at 5:00 p.m. and close at 8:00 a.m. the following day.
Transportation Pick-Up Spots
- McDonald’s at Old Kings Road South and State Road 100 at the dirt road on the east side, 4 p.m.
- Circle K at Kingswood and Old Kings Road, 4:40 p.m.
- Dollar Tree behind Carrabba’s in the Dollar Tree Parking lot, 4:50 p.m.
- Palm Coast Main Branch Library, northwest corner of Palm Coast Parkway and Belle Terre Parkway, 4:55 p.m.
- Bunnell Free Clinic, 703 Moody Boulevard, 5 p.m.
- Bridges United Methodist Church in Bunnell, 205 N. Pine Street, 5 p.m. (listed as the same pick-up time because of the close proximity)
Marion County
Marion County Openings in Ocala will officially open this week to provide refuge from freezing conditions expected in the area.
The shelter is located at 320 NW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475. Check-in starts at 6 p.m., with a hot dinner typically served at 5 p.m. before check-in begins.
Community members are advised to prepare accordingly for the cold weather.
For the most current information, individuals can visit the Marion County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management page or call the Sumter County Citizen Information Line at 352-689-4400.
Shelters in Sumter County have extended their hours to accommodate the incoming winter weather.
- Primary Shelter: The Refuge at Jumper Creek
- Address: 4912 SE 7th Drive, Bushnell, FL 33513
- Phone: 352-568-8400
Leesburg is opening as a daytime warming center on Monday, January 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Warming Center: The Salvation Army of Lake and Sumter United Ministries, open daily, 4 p.m. to 8 a.m.
- Main Emergency Shelter:36 S. Artillery Dr., open through January 30, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
- Winter Weather Shelter: 215 Pine St.Extended Hours: On Tuesday, Jan. 27, this shelter will remain open until 12:00 p.m. noon.
Lake County
Ag Center to serve as cold-weather shelter Monday night
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2026) – As cold temperatures continue, the Lake County Agriculture Center will serve as a cold-weather shelter on Monday night:
Lake County Agriculture Center, 1951 Woodlea Rd., Tavares
Monday, Feb. 2 (opens at 5 p.m.; closes at 7 a.m. Tuesday)
Officials will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as needed. Residents are encouraged to follow the Lake County, Florida Emergency Management Facebook page for the most current information.
Lake County Transit Services will provide free transportation to cold-weather shelters. Residents who cannot reach a shuttle stop and need transportation should call Lake County Connection at (352) 742-2612.
Residents can also text COLD to 888-777 for cold-weather updates.
Lake County will operate a cold-weather shelter at LifePointe Church in Eustis on Jan. 26, opening at 5 p.m. and closing at 7 a.m. the following day.
The shelter, located at 3551 E. Orange Ave., aims to provide essential warmth for those in need during the frigid temperatures.
The Salvation Army will also operate a daytime warming center at 2605 South St. in Leesburg on Jan. 26 and 27, open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,
LakeXpress, the county’s fixed-route bus service, will offer free transportation for residents heading to the cold-weather shelter.
Residents may board LakeXpress at any bus stop, informing the driver they are headed to the shelter.
For those unable to access a LakeXpress route or shuttle stop, arrangements can be made by calling Lake County Connection at (352) 742-2612 before 2 p.m. on Jan. 26.
The shelter will close at 7 a.m. the next day and Lake County buses will be available to transport residents to their regular shuttle stops at that time.
Residents seeking cold-weather updates can text COLD to 888-777 for the latest resource information.
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