It’s that time of year again, when lots of U.S. residents are blasting the heat in their homes and still freezing cold.

A freeze watch begins Thursday night across much of Florida. Here are ways to protect people, pets, plants and pipes.

“When properly handled, a whole, uncut head of romaine can stay fresh and crisp for about seven to 10 days in a home refrigerator,” says Carlo Baldan, group vice president of fresh merchandising at ...