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 ...

Proposed Manasota Beach Road extension was heavily favored by residents of Boca Royale Golf & Country Club over Keyway Road proposal.

The district said updating boundaries would help ensure there is balanced enrollment among all schools, preventing too many students from being assigned to one.

MARTIN COUNTY — Nancy McComb stands to lose her home. The 71-year-old was using a walker and was represented by an attorney ...

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

Most of Florida's peninsula is suffering from varying degrees of drought. Portions of South Florida are under extreme drought conditions.

Note to readers: The News-Press will share the Florida Department of ... travel lanes from the Lee/Collier County line to south of Corkscrew Road Ramps to be under a shoulder and lane closure.

They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road ... 17 Florida counties with a mean Keetch-Byram Drought Index over 500, which means drought or increased fire danger. One county, Lee ...

They may ignite dry grass on the side of the road ... 17 Florida counties with a mean Keetch-Byram Drought Index over 500, which means drought or increased fire danger. One county, Lee ...

A man is in custody in Polk County, Florida, after a March 30 road rage shootout that occurred in a Publix supermarket parking lot in a nearby county. According to the Osceola County Sheriff's ...