The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-295 South, near the St. Johns Town Center. According to FHP, it was reported around 4:05 p.m. Friday and three left lanes were ...

PALM CITY, Fla. — South Florida and the Treasure Coast are grappling with worsening drought conditions that are fueling wildfires, including the Gator Fire in Palm City, which has been burning ...

South Florida has only area ... to produce an increased risk of fire danger," the National Weather Service said. What should you do — or not do — under a red flag warning?

NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System April 24 increased the number of areas under extreme drought. A portion of South Florida has been under extreme drought since April 17.

In South Florida ... In Orange, Fire Marshal William Farhat said “it’s constant management every day” for his crews by watching the winds and temperatures. Under county burn bans, residents ...

While most of Florida's peninsula is suffering from varying degrees of drought, portions of South ... fire danger," the National Weather Service said. What should you do — or not do — under ...

"Florida has the only area of extreme drought east of the Plains," with more than 40% of the state under drought ... Juniper Swamp Fire: 705 aces, 60% contained. Located nine miles south of ...