SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A brush fire broke out at Myakka State Park Thursday and firefighters worked most the night to contain the blaze The fire consumed 600 acres but crews had the fire 95% ...

Due to ongoing drought conditions and increased wildfire danger, the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution prohibiting all outdoor burning and fireworks until further ...

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 ...

Sumter County has prohibited all outdoor burning and fireworks because of ongoing drought conditions and increased wildfire ...

A county-wide burn ban has been issued for Okeechobee County due to escalating fire risks associated with current dry ...

A new burn ban in Okeechobee County went into effect Thursday as recent dry weather has increased the risk of wildfires.

The Okeechobee County Public Safety Director and Fire Chief Earl Wooten issued an immediate county-wide burn ban.

High pressure the dominating weather feature over our area for the past week will stick around a while longer.

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Ann Felts said three people were aboard the small plane that crashed into nearby woods and ...

PASCO COUNTY, Fla. - Due to prolonged dry conditions and a significant lack of rainfall, Pasco County has issued an immediate ...

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