Florida's dry season, lasting until the end of April, is causing wildfires throughout the state, leading to burn bans in some regions. As of March 26, six counties in central and southwest Florida are ...

Collier County, Florida ranks 9th best county in Florida to raise a family, according to a SmartAsset study. The study considered housing costs, school ratings, recreation centers, and childcare costs ...

More than 16 million people in Florida, 82% of the state, are suffering from drought conditions ranging from moderate to extreme, according to NOAA's National Integrated Drought Information System.

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 ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing to eliminate local property taxes on primary residences in the state. Critics warn this could lead to fewer local services and give the state more control over ...