It’s important to be prepared to evacuate ahead of a storm, especially if you live in one of those high-risk areas.

Fires March 27 and 28 this year burned 230 acres in Palm City, forcing evacuation of 32 homes. Local firefighters were assisted by Florida Forest Service, which flew in a helicopter to drop water.

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 ...

There were 88 fires burning across Florida April 21. The fires are affecting more than 2,300 acres. The largest fire burning in the state was the 162-acre Clayton Road Fire in Bay County.

Florida Man, a.k.a Ardy Friedberg, is a retired author, newspaper reporter and editor living in Southeast Florida. During his newspaper career he covered local and national stories for the South ...

Florida Man, a.k.a Ardy Friedberg, is a retired author, newspaper reporter and editor living in Southeast Florida. During his newspaper career he covered local and national stories for the South ...

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 recent ...