Despite federal efforts to expand broadband and boost rural healthcare, more than 200 counties still lack reliable internet ...

The largest fires Friday were the 270-acre Powerline Fire in Volusia County, and the 150-acre Clayton Road Fire in Bay County. The largest wildfire in the state April 18 was the Powerline Fire in ...

There were 88 wildfires currently burning in Florida on Monday, April 21, affecting more than 2,300 acres, according to the ...

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.

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 ...

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.

The director of the cooperative said getting the $10 million grant reduces the member cities' costs, which "reduces the amount the taxpayers will have to pay." ...

Drought categories range up to D4, which is an "exceptional drought". This area accounts for approximately 2.29% of Florida. The biggest increase in coverage was in severe drought (D2) conditions ...