Sarasota County issued a burn ban on March 26 that is still active. Burn bans automatically go into effect in Sarasota County ...

As dry conditions continue to intensify across the state, local fire officials are warning residents to exercise extreme ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Our stretch of dry weather throughout April is starting to catch up to us as the latest U.S. Drought ...

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 ...

As of April 21, there were xix counties have a drought index over 600, which means severe drought conditions with an ...

On the verge of severe-drought conditions, Manatee County on Tuesday set a wide-ranging ban on outdoor burning through at ...

Hillsborough County has issued a burn ban and declared a local state of emergency due to dry conditions and an increased risk of wildfires.

Manatee County issues burn ban due to dry conditions, joining Sarasota County's existing ban. Officials express concern over increased wildfire risk and urge residents to comply with the restrictions.