A burn ban is now in effect in DeSoto County, prohibiting open burning unless authorized by the Florida Forest Service.

After successfully ending the practice of spreading biosolids, Desoto residents brace for the possibility it may return ...

As of Friday, April 25, there were 96 wildfires burning across Florida, burning 3,832 acres. Eighteen counties have issued burn bans, up two from April 24. The mean statewide drought index has jumped ...

Fred Piccolo Jr., the former New College communications director accused multiple times of indecent exposure, avoided arrest ...

Softball tournament play starts April 28 with area schools in seven districts. Here are the schedules and our picks for ...

From April 22 through May 6, Sarasota County Public Utilities will temporarily modify its drinking water disinfection process ...

Sixteen counties across Florida's peninsula have issued burn bans as drought conditions continue to get worse.

Architect Doug Thornton updates the Board of Supervisors on the progress of the Landers Center expansion project. The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors received an update about the Landers Center ...

Sarasota County saw a 7% decline over the past year, with Manatee close behind at 5%, according to the latest data from ...