Restriction begins Apr. 28 as drought index climbs and officials warn conditions could fuel fast-spreading fires.
An early morning fire in Alachua County damaged a home and displaced a family of four, with no injuries reported.
Two Florida teens were arrested after authorities say they filmed a social media stunt involving a lawnmower inside a Target, causing damage and leading to disorderly conduct charges.
Duncan was arrested on 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material following an investigation by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
A Williston Middle/High School teacher was arrested after investigators say he engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student.
UF Health Shands Trauma Center activated a mass casualty response following a vehicle crash on US-441 Thursday afternoon.
The owner of Storm Distillery in downtown Inverness has died days after being critically injured in the April 17 explosion.
The Ocala Big Bloom Home & Garden Show returns April 24-26 at the World Equestrian Center.
The Cow Creek wildfire in Levy County has grown to about 1,400 acres and is 30 percent contained, with evacuation orders and road closures remaining in effect.
Officials warned that worsening drought and windy conditions are fueling multiple active wildfires in the Gainesville area, prompting a local state of emergency and calls for residents to use extreme caution.
