If you thought last week was cold, hold onto your hot lattes and be ready to bundle up as ( another ) winter storm is forecast to plunge arctic air deep into the Deep South by early next week. The ...

The Sunshine State’s rays can be blocked out by wildfire smoke at any point during the year in Florida and right now, in early January, Southwest Florida is the driest part of the state. A burn ban ...

Recent rains have made a small dent in some areas where the drought was worsening, especially across South Florida. There was an area covering Metro Miami-Dade through Homestead that reached a ...

Hegseth, 44, served in the infantry and was deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. He was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge. He faces questions about allegations of ...

Sarasota County is continuing upgrading water meters throughout unincorporated Sarasota County to enhance the utilities system and improve response times during weather events and year-round. This ...

The Naples Airport Authority (NAA) is seeking applications to fill three volunteer positions on its Noise Compatibility Committee (NCC). Members will serve a four-year term ending March 31, 2029. Open ...

Several counties in Southwest Florida are make plans in advance of expected cold weather this week by opening shelters and coordinating on cold weather outreach. In Charlotte County, the forecast cold ...

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