Twenty-eight counties across Florida are under an extreme heat warning July 29. The heat index could reach as high as 115 in some locations. See map of counties under extreme heat warning and heat ...

More than 16 million people in Florida, 82% of the state, are suffering from drought conditions ranging from moderate to extreme. There are 23 counties under burn bans, almost one-third of the state's ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

This article explains the origins of the names for several Florida counties, from Dade to Hendry. Many counties are named after historical figures, including explorers, governors, and military leaders ...