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1,000 Homes Destroyed in Sandakan Fire

Deadly blaze highlights vulnerability of coastal water villages to rapid, uncontrollable fires.

Alachua County Wildfire Extinguished

400-acre blaze on State Road 26 brought under control by Florida Forest Service

Wildfire Along SR-26 Now 60% Contained

Firefighters continue to battle the blaze that broke out earlier this week.

Kansas Senator Addresses National Weather Service Concerns After Tornado

Discussions focus on weather warnings and potential staffing cuts following RV park damage.

Dredging Paused at Port Everglades as Coral Reef Concerns Grow

Environmental groups raise alarm over potential impact on nearby coral colonies from port expansion project.

New Smyrna Beach Residents Race to Build City's First Coquina Rock Revetment

Homeowners have just 10 days to complete the natural coastal protection project before sea turtle nesting season begins.

Extreme Weather Drives Global Disaster Losses in Q1 2026

Aon report shows lower economic losses but higher insured losses compared to 2025

Apopka Tackles Expanding Street Collapse, Closing Road for Weeks

City spending $700,000 to repair widening sinkhole on Wolf Creek Court as ground continues sinking

Fort Myers Beach Braces for Severe Storm

Residents prepare as town issues emergency RFP ahead of major weather event

Wildfire Scorches 400 Acres Near Gainesville

Blaze on SR-26 now 30% contained, authorities say

Wildfire burns near Gainesville airport, closes SR 26

150-acre blaze has no containment as firefighters battle the flames

Fort Myers Beach Braces for Special Magistrate Hearing on April 16

Town officials and residents prepare for critical post-hurricane recovery meeting

Powerful Tornado Strikes Fort Myers Beach

Residents brace for extensive damage and power outages after a major twister hits the coastal town.

Brush Fire Near Alligator Alley 15% Contained as Evacuations Ordered

Residents flee as 1,500-acre blaze threatens homes in southwest Florida

Wildfire Scorches 1,500 Acres Near Naples

Evacuations ordered as blaze rages through Picayune Strand State Forest

Massive Collier County brush fire forces thousands to evacuate

Blaze has grown to 1,200 acres with only 15% containment so far

Gulfport Seawall Reopens After Storm Damage

Town Shores community celebrates the completion of repairs to the damaged coastal barrier.