Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake, plays a vital role in the state's ecosystem and water management.

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

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

The Everglades is more than just swamps, fan boats and alligators and restoration efforts impact more than the land between ...

As of April 21, there were xix counties have a drought index over 600, which means severe drought conditions with an increased risk for wildfires. There were 20 Florida counties with a mean ...

Local retiree Tom Mortenson has been tracking panthers with game camera for years, placing the "traps" in areas that panthers are known to frequent.

Nearly 60 percent of the Sunshine State is experiencing abnormally dry conditions or worse, according to the most recent data ...

A South Florida location of Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana has debuted its first full-liquor bar to mark the brand’s 100th birthday. See what else has opened and closed in the area.

Impacts include increasing fire risk and declining water levels, such as Lake Okeechobee ... 100% contained. Located two miles east of Lake Helen. How do Florida brush fires get their ...