Florida Map Shows Counties Facing 'Critical' Fire Risk
The warnings reflect a combination of low humidity, strong winds and dry fuels that meet federal criteria for critical fire ...
Archeologists unearth signs from 1700s of British control in Florida after centuries of Spanish rule
The centuries-old city of St. Augustine is an enduring reminder of Spain’s long history in Florida, going back generations ...
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect Tuesday.
More than 8 million under red flag warnings as wildfires still rage in the Carolinas
The risk is spread throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, northern Georgia and extreme western portions of North ...
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Polk School Board Begins Planning for 2026 Tax Referendum
Polk County's school board is considering asking voters to approve a property tax referendum next year. Superintendent Fred ...
Here’s where Americans are increasingly at risk for wildfires
Storm debris, population growth and dry conditions are all contributing to a vicious fire season in the South.
Trump-backed Byron Donalds makes campaign debut in 2026 race for Florida governor
With the endorsement of President Donald Trump, U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is holding his first campaign rally in the 2026 ...
Woman arrested for throwing rock at Volcano Bay employee in Orlando, police say
A woman was arrested after she threw a rock at a Volcano Bay employee on Thursday, according to Orlando Police Department.
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WNC wildfire hopped river in two places: See evacuation readiness map for Polk, Henderson
As of the latest March 24 evening update, maps indicated that one fire in Polk County had hopped the Green River.