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Florida has only area of 'extreme drought' east of Plains. Number of wildfires jumps
"Florida has the only area of extreme drought east of the Plains," with more than 40% of the state under drought conditions, ...
See which South Florida neighborhoods are most at risk from sea-level rise
A new interactive map called the “Coastal Risk Finder” allows you to zoom into your neighborhood to see what water levels ...
Number of wildfires in Florida increases to 71, burning 3,000 acres. See map for locations
There were 71 wildfires currently burning in Florida on Thursday, April 17, affecting more than 3,000 acres, according to the Florida Forest Service. Most are contained. The largest fire Thursday ...
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Wildfires continue to burn across Florida. Here's where, a map of fires
The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida dropped slightly Wednesday after Tuesday rains, from 330 on Tuesday to 329 Wednesday. The driest counties across South Florida saw dry conditions ...
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Residents evacuated as brush fire threatens Florida neighborhood. Track current wildfires
The Keetch-Byram Drought Index average for Florida is climbing again, increasing to a statewide average of 332 Wednesday from 330 on Tuesday. The driest counties across South Florida are seeing ...
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Invasive Argentine tegu has established itself in a new Florida county. What to know
What they are doing are making themselves at home in Florida. And not just in South Florida. More than 1,500 have been captured or seen in St. Lucie County and even states beyond Florida's border are ...