When a reporter with the News Herald arrived on April 17, the Bay County Sheriff's Office had closed down sections of County ...

"Florida has the only area of extreme drought east of the Plains," with more than 40% of the state under drought conditions, ...

As many as 80 percent of homes lost to wildfires could have been saved if owners had followed some advice. While Florida typically is known for its hot, humid summers — which usually extend into ...

Drought and high wind conditions continue to cause fire concerns in Central Florida. Check out what counties have issued burn bans: ...

There are increased fire concerns April 17, especially in areas that have been particularly dry over the last seven to 14 ...

Several new wildfires in Florida have sent residents fleeing their homes and closed roadways to traffic. The Sunshine State ...

As the drought worsens, more Florida counties have issued burn bans.Here's the dry weather outlook and where the fires are burning.

A 270-acre wildfire sparked Tuesday in Volusia County, east of Lake Helen and Deltona, sending massive plumes of smoke into the air, according to the Florida Forest Service and Volusia County Fire ...

Another cold front is on its way, but it's not expected to bring any rain that could improve drought conditions in Florida.

Sunny skies and no rain are making drought conditions worse in Florida, especially in South and Southwest portions of the ...