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

There were 87 wildfires burning across Florida April 18. The number of fires jumped from 71 on April 17. The fires are burning 3,093 acres. As drought conditions worsen across Florida, the number ...

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 ...

Languages: English. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high rip current risk alert for South Florida's Atlantic coastline through Sunday evening, warning of hazardous ocean conditions ...

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.

A gunman opened fire at Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee on Thursday killing at least two people and five wounded. The son of a sheriff's deputy, a 20-year-old suspect, was shot and ...

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Night - Clear. Winds variable at 6 to 14 mph (9.7 to 22.5 kph). The overnight low will be 67 °F (19.4 °C). Sunny with a high of 89 °F (31.7 °C). Winds variable at 5 to 12 mph (8 to 19.3 kph ...