3 wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina prompt evacuations, statewide burn ban
Polk County, North Carolina, residents were ordered to evacuate after a string of wildfires destroyed hundreds of acres in ...
This land swap would give 700 acres of North Florida state forest to peanut farm
In exchange for the state forest land, the district would receive roughly 550 acres of Lee Peanut Farms LLC’s farmland along ...
Red flag warnings issued across Florida. What are they and what should you do?
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for all of east central Florida and South Florida. The warning ...
Fire scorches 24K acres, blanketing region in smoke and disrupting traffic to Florida Keys
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Firefighters gained some ground Thursday in the blaze that has scorched thousands of acres between ...
Turtle trouble: Why are so many stunned turtles washing up in Florida?
Scientists aren't sure exactly why the events are increasing, but say it's likely attributed to a variety of factors.
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Spring coming this week as another cold front hits Florida. See what to expect
In North-Central Florida, moderate drought conditions have expanded toward the Volusia County coastline and severe drought conditions have expanded northeastward into Lake County, according to the ...
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Florida’s 'Rural Renaissance' bill passes out of Senate, heads to House floor
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT: Senate President Ben Albritton says the measure will bring what he calls a “Rural Renaissance to ...
Man dies in crash on U.S. 1 north of Bridge Road in Martin County
Troopers received a report at 3:38 a.m. of a crash on U.S. 1, north of Bridge Road, involving a car and a bicyclist.
Parts of Florida face severe storms and possible tornadoes. Farther south, what can Polk County expect?
Strong thunderstorms bring the potential for tornadoes are expected across portions of Florida this weekend and into Monday.
Wildfire threat in Palm Beach County is a concern through at least Saturday
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission could do a prescribed burn of as much as 28,000 acres along the western ...
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Senate set to vote on bill aimed at developing rural counties in Florida
The counties that will receive the $1 million grant are Lafayette, Gadsden, Hardee, Taylor, Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty and ...
Access to Florida Keys limited as '344 Fire' burns more than 25,000 acres. See road closures
A wildfire in South Florida is keeping life difficult for motorists trying to get to Key Largo and the Florida Keys.