Why does this map matter? Because it’s not just about dry lawns — it affects real lives. The USDA uses the Drought Monitor to ...

There were 71 wildfires currently burning in Florida on Thursday, April 17, affecting more than 3,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. Most are contained. The largest fire Thursday ...

A bill that would preemptively prevent local municipalities from adding fluoride to their water supply passed the Senate with a 27-9 vote on April 16.

More than 1,300 wildfires have been reported in Florida so far this year, which have burned more than 57,000 acres of state ...

That big body of water to the state's left is officially the Gulf of America in Florida now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has ...

Map shows Florida fires today. See where wildfires are burning Calf Barn Road Fire in Gulf County burning more than 100 acres ...

A Southwest Airlines flight nearly took off from a Florida taxiway on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the potentially dangerous departure, officials said. The incident involving ...

Florida is one of the most expensive states for homeowners insurance, largely due to the heightened risk of hurricanes, floods and other severe weather: Annual premiums averaged $5,340 in March ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing two months into his second White House term. The marquee race Tuesday ...

March 28, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — “The Paper Bear,” a feature-length film and conservation initiative by The Paper Bear nonprofit, has been officially selected for the 2025 Florida Film ...

(This story was updated to include information about a brush fire in Palm City). Among Florida's most recent wildfires was a bush fire near Naples that sent residents fleeing their homes Wednesday.

Ron DeSantis of Florida has proposed eliminating property ... You can hover over the map below to see what rates looked like in each state and Washington, DC. New Jersey, Illinois, and Connecticut ...