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Crews Battle 25,000-Acre Wildfire Near Florida Immigration Detention Facility

The fire near 'Alligator Alcatraz' has caused lane closures on Interstate 75 but poses no immediate threat to the facility.

Brevard Firefighters Battle Melbourne Brush Fire

Multiple agencies respond to blaze near schools and businesses

Crews Battle Brush Fire Near Melbourne Schools

Blaze scorches 5 acres near two private campuses in North Melbourne

Florida Drought Fuels Fire Danger as Homeowners Struggle to Save Yards

Extreme weather conditions leave Treasure Coast residents battling to protect their landscapes

Brush Fire Contained Near Melbourne Schools

Firefighters battled a 5-acre blaze near two private schools in north Melbourne.

Florida Cold Front Poses Deadly Threat to Dogs from Fallen Iguanas

Decaying iguanas can develop a toxin that causes botulism, which can paralyze and kill dogs that ingest them.

High Rip Current Risk Issued for Boca Raton Beaches

Dangerous marine conditions prompt weather advisory through Thursday evening

Smoke from Everglades Fire May Impact Central Florida Wednesday

A large fire in the western Everglades has burned through 25,000 acres, and the smoke is expected to move northward.

Wildfire Risk Soars in South Florida as Drought Intensifies

Extreme drought, low humidity, and strong winds create dangerous fire conditions across the region.

Wildfire Smoke May Reduce Visibility, Air Quality in South Florida

Mild temperatures expected, but smoke from National Wildfire could impact the region on Wednesday.

Freeze Warning Issued for Parts of Florida

Temperatures could drop below freezing in northern, central, and southwestern regions of the state.

Flights Disrupted at South Florida Airports Amid Historic East Coast Blizzard

Hundreds of flights canceled or delayed as winter storm slams Northeast

Palm Beach County Faces Heightened Wildfire Risk

Drought and freeze conditions create dangerous conditions for potential blazes

Palm Beach County Braces for Frigid Temperatures, Opens Shelters

Cold front brings Arctic blast, prompting county to activate emergency cold-weather shelters

Bomb Cyclone Triggers Over 22,000 Flight Disruptions

Major Northeast hubs effectively shut down as ripple effects spread to other airports

Dozens of Mass. Schools Closed for Major Snow Storm

School districts across Massachusetts have announced closures for Monday, February 23 due to a major winter storm.

Cold Snap Sweeps Into Central Florida

Temperatures plummet as winter makes a last stand before spring

Red Flag Warning issued for South Florida

National Weather Service warns of high fire risk on Monday

Beachgoers Stunned as Storm Sends Umbrellas Flying in Florida

Powerful winds tossed umbrellas like kites during a shelf cloud event in Fort Myers Beach.

Beachgoers Caught in Umbrella Fiasco as Storm Hits Florida

Powerful winds sent beach umbrellas flying across the sand in Fort Myers Beach.