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Massive Brush Fire Rages in Wimauma, Crews Battle Blaze

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responds to 350-acre fire, the largest active blaze on Sunday

Fire Shuts Down Northbound I-95 in Port Orange

Firefighters battle vehicle and brush fires, forcing highway closure

FSU Baseball's Sunday Game vs. JMU Canceled Due to Severe Weather

Tallahassee could experience strong thunderstorms, damaging winds, and possible tornadoes on Sunday.

Crews Battle Brush Fire Near Weeki Wachee Homes

Hernando County Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service work to protect structures as fire burns in 13000 block of Trapper John Road.

Tampa Faces Blustery Winds, Storms, and Dangerous Rip Currents

Gusty conditions and a line of showers and thunderstorms expected on Sunday afternoon and evening.

Breezy Sunday In Boca With High Rip Current Risk At Atlantic Beaches

Boca Raton stays mostly sunny and breezy today near 78, but a high rip current risk runs through late tonight and showers may return overnight.

Tallahassee Braces for Severe Weather Sunday

Damaging winds, tornadoes, and high surf expected as storms move through the region.

Severe Weather Threatens South with Tornadoes

Powerful storm system to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and potential tornadoes across Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama.

Dangerous Rip Currents Forecast This Weekend For Multiple FL Counties

The National Weather Service warns beachgoers to be cautious due to elevated risk of rip currents.

Severe Weather Threatens South with Tornadoes, Flooding

Powerful storm system to bring damaging winds, heavy rain, and potential for tornadoes across Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama.

Brush Fire Shuts Down SR 408 in Orange County

Portion of major highway closed due to blaze near Colonial Drive

Florida Faces Extreme Drought and Heightened Fire Danger

State of emergency declared as drought reaches 25-year high, sparking over 650 wildfires so far this year

Daytona 500 at Risk of Delays Due to Florida Storm Threat

Severe weather system could bring heavy rain, lightning, and potential tornado risk to Daytona Beach on race day.

Wildfire Erupts at Starkey Wilderness Park

Intense smoke forces closure of two high schools in Pasco County

Florida Faces Deepening Drought Crisis

Burn bans, wildfires, and water shortages plague the state as rainy season remains months away.

Bartow Fire Scorches Nearly 200 Acres, Closes Highway 640

Florida Forest Service battles blaze in unstable mine pit area