Warmer temperatures allow the little moisture on the ground to evaporate quickly, making the vegetation drier in Florida.

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

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high rip current risk alert for South Florida's Atlantic coastline through Sunday evening, warning of hazardous ocean conditions that could endanger ...

Seven counties are under red flag warnings April 11. A weak cold front is moving through the state. As of Friday morning, there were 39 wildfires burning in Florida. A cold front is moving through ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ... The proposed hunt would allow for the harvest of 187 bears across 31 counties, with permits awarded through a random drawing.

Florida has the only area of extreme drought east of the Plains. More than 40% of the state is under drought conditions, affecting 11.8 million residents. Twelve counties are under burn bans.

The dry season is ramping up, and the ground is feeling it, especially in South Florida, where some areas are now under an extreme drought. Comparing the analysis from last week to this most ...