Three Florida destinations are bursting with charm — and rank among the best small towns in the South, a new report finds. The towns made it onto a list of smaller places where “relaxing getaways, ...

Florida and Costa Rica are also two of the world’s tourism hot spots. As Florida last year hit its record number of tourists in state history — 142.9 million visitors in 2024 — ecotourism ...

On April 17, there were 71 brush fires burning in Florida. No rain is in the forecast through the Easter weekend. Among the fires is the Powerline Fire in Volusia County, burning 270 acres.

Sixty-two wildfires were burning across Florida April 16, 2025. The largest fire is the Powerline Fire in Volusia County. Maps show fire locations and risks where you live. Drought conditions ...

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 ...

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.

Two people have died and at least six are injured following a shooting on Florida State University's campus Thursday morning. The university announced at 3:30 p.m. that "law enforcement has ...