Jacksonville officials warn extreme drought is fueling rising wildfire threat
Jacksonville’s mayor is warning residents that intensifying drought conditions across Duval County are increasing the risk of wildfires…
Most outdoor burning banned in two Florida counties
Burn bans are in effect for parts of the Treasure Coast to reduce the risk of wildfires, county…
South Florida counties issue burn bans amid dry conditions
Because of the dry conditions across South Florida, counties have issued burn bans.ST. LUCIE COUNTYSt. Lucie County issued…
Brush fire contained on Jacksonville’s Westside, Florida Forest Service says
Firefighters are monitoring a wildfire that has been contained on the Westside. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department…
Can you light fireworks in Tampa Bay this New Year’s with this dry weather?
A number of Tampa Bay area counties are currently under burn bans, making it illegal to set off…
Leon County extends burn ban as exceptional drought continues
LEON COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) – Leon County is extending a temporary countywide burn ban due to exceptional drought…
Burn ban now in effect in Leon County, local state of emergency declared
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – A burn ban has been declared in Leon County amid continued exceptional drought conditions,…