Florida fire map shows live updates on wildfires burning in Broward and Miami-Dade

An interactive wildfire map shows active fires burning in Broward and Miami-Dade as smoke impacts air quality and visibility across parts of South Florida.

Florida bans sloth imports after dozens of animals die at planned Orlando attraction

Florida wildlife officials temporarily ban sloth imports after fatal infections killed dozens of animals at a now-closed planned Orlando attraction, Sloth World.

Thousands told not to enter Atlantic Ocean: "Dangerous"

The hazard is one of the leading weather-related causes of drownings in Florida.

Is Florida getting rid of property taxes? How it could affect homeowners

Floridians already don’t pay income tax, but could property taxes be eliminated as well? Here's how it could affect schools and homeowners.

Wildfires Strike Florida, Georgia and America’s ‘Wood Basket’

Large fires, fueled by a record breaking drought, have been destroying homes and timber plantations in Southeastern states.
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Florida fishing rule change impacts non-residents buying short-term licenses online

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is making changes to how non-residents get fishing licenses in Florida.

Florida defends new congressional map, says it lacks 'signs' of partisan gerrymandering

Voting rights and civil rights groups have filed multiple lawsuits challenging a new map pushed into law by GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida holds a special session to resolve budget differences between House and Senate

The gap between the Senate's budget and the House's plan is 1.2 percent of the current budget, but the House Speaker and Senate President were unable to reach a deal during the regular session.