That’s why plans are in the works to expand their Milton facility ... meals were provided to families facing hunger in the Florida Panhandle. “The need unfortunately continues to grow ...

The dry season is ramping up, and the ground is feeling it, especially in South Florida, where some areas are now under an extreme drought. Comparing the analysis from last week to this most recent ...

Languages: English. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high rip current risk alert for South Florida's Atlantic coastline through Sunday evening, warning of hazardous ocean conditions ...

Florida has the only area of extreme drought east of the Plains. More than 40% of the state is under drought conditions, affecting 11.8 million residents. Twelve counties are under burn bans.

There were 87 wildfires burning across Florida April 18. The number of fires jumped from 71 on April 17. The fires are burning 3,093 acres. As drought conditions worsen across Florida, the number ...

Two people have died and at least six are injured following a shooting on Florida State University's campus Thursday morning. The university announced at 3:30 p.m. that "law enforcement has ...

On April 17, there were 71 brush fires burning in Florida. No rain is in the forecast through the Easter weekend. Among the fires is the Powerline Fire in Volusia County, burning 270 acres.

Click the image below to view an interactive map of reported, active, contained, and controlled wildfires burning throughout the state of Florida. If you click on each icon, you can see the latest ...

Sixty-two wildfires were burning across Florida April 16, 2025. The largest fire is the Powerline Fire in Volusia County. Maps show fire locations and risks where you live. Drought conditions ...

Spring 1998 and 1999 were especially bad for wildfires in Florida. A 1999 fire in Port St. Lucie torched 2,400 acres and 43 homes. Wildfire suppression and prevention is headed by the Florida ...