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45-Year-Old Man Dies After Small Plane Crashes in Florida National Park

The pilot was hospitalized with serious injuries after the plane flipped and became partially submerged in water.

Hurricane-Ravaged Humphris Park Remains Closed in Venice

City leaders explore options to repair and reopen the popular park, but face bureaucratic hurdles.

South Florida Farmers Face Catastrophic Losses From Historic Freeze

Treasure Coast nurseries report over 50% crop destruction, call for government assistance

Massive Florida Wildfire Shuts Down Highway Amid Historic Drought

The National Fire has spread over 30,000 acres in Big Cypress National Forest near Naples as the state suffers its worst drought in 25 years.

Raging South Florida Wildfire Grows to 25,000 Acres as Drought Persists

Rain expected to provide some relief, but drought conditions likely to continue through spring.

Hurricane Melissa ties record for strongest winds in Atlantic

Melissa's 190 mph winds matched 1980's Hurricane Allen as the strongest on record in the Atlantic basin.

Matlacha Drawbridge to Reopen After Hurricane Ian Damage

The bridge will undergo testing this week before resuming regular operations.

Deadline Approaching for Hurricane Damage Relief in Lee County

LeeCares program offers aid for homeowners affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Florida Farmers Hit with $3.1 Billion in Losses from Winter Freezes

Citrus, sugarcane, and vegetable crops devastated by back-to-back winter storms

Dramatic Sinkhole Swallows Shanghai Road Near Metro Construction

Incident highlights growing risks to urban infrastructure worldwide

Fort Myers Reopens Two Hurricane-Damaged Piers with Enhanced Resilience

The Riverside Pier and Tarpon Street Pier feature new storm-resistant elements and recreational amenities.