A viral social media post is raising questions about why a prescribed burn happened during drought conditions.

A viral social media post of a fire at Myakka River State Park is raising questions about why a prescribed burn happened during drought conditions. State agencies told the Herald that after park staff ...

Central Florida has been hot, dry, and windy, creating the perfect storm for fires to spread quickly. As of Thursday afternoon, Osceola County has not had to issue any burn bans or red flag ...

Three areas in Florida are considered to be under extreme drought conditions. Maps show where fires are burning, risks to your home. Almost 100 wildfires are burning across Florida, affecting ...

A Florida House subcommittee halted its investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation due to non-cooperation from key figures. The subcommittee chair alleges a "conspiracy" involving misuse of ...

Florida football wound up with seven players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. All went during day three of the NFL Draft on Saturday as the Florida Gators failed to get a player selected in the top ...

according to the Florida Forest Service. There may be slightly fewer fires burning — there were 92 on Tuesday — but they're affecting more acres than 24 hours ago, when 2,900 acres were affected.

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect that Casey DeSantis launched Hope Florida, a community-based initiative that is distinct from the Hope Florida Foundation, which helps promote ...

There were 89 wildfires currently burning in Florida on April 23. The number of fires is down slightly but more acres - 3,423 - are affected. Overnight, several new fires popped up in Florida's ...

Several brush fires burned across Palm Bay, Florida. The fire began around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and produced a large smoke plume. Multiple fire crews worked to contain the blaze. Palm Bay Fire ...

As a Florida drought worsens, there were 92 wildfires burning in the state April 22. More than 2,900 acres are burning the morning of April 22. The largest fire is the 162-acre Clayton Road Fire ...