Florida's House speaker posed a hypothetical: Does Florida need 67 counties? County representatives say consolidations would clash with local pride — as well as practicality. The last Florida county ...

Burns bans are in place for 16 counties in Florida. Some areas in North and Northeast Florida may see some rain today. It won't help driest areas. More than 40% of Florida is dry, with conditions ...

A wide stretch of central and southwestern Florida is under red flag warnings Friday, as forecasters warn that dry air and strong winds could cause any fires to spread rapidly and become difficult to ...

More than a dozen Florida counties are prohibited from setting off fireworks on New Year's Eve due to drought conditions.

Twenty-three counties in Florida are under a burn ban as drought conditions worsen. The mean statewide drought index has climbed to 482. Three areas in the Sunshine State are under extreme drought ...

The school year for Florida students ends as early as Friday, May 23, for some counties and extends into June for others. Students in 16 counties will conclude the school year before Memorial Day, ...

Christmas break starts Dec. 19 in three Florida counties. The break starts Dec. 22 for the remaining counties in Florida. Classes resume in January, with start dates ranging from Jan. 5-8. See ...

Three areas in Florida's peninsula are experiencing extreme drought. Eighteen counties have issued burn bans. It's been another dry week in Florida, with more areas labeled as under extreme drought ...

Voters in 17 Florida counties will head to the polls Nov. 4 for local races. Polls in Florida open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. See list of races in Florida counties voting today. UPDATE: See the ...