drought

Contrary to popular belief, the University of Florida was not responsible for the creation of lovebugs. The insects are believed to have migrated from Central America.

The Lochloosa West brush fire continues to affect Alachua County's air quality, and the fire has grown significantly since yesterday.

A new brush fire broke out earlier this afternoon in Alachua County causing a road closure, reduced visibility, and reduced air quality.

On Speaking Of, we get an update on the wildfire activity and hear why prescribed burns are necessary.

Record temperatures over the weekend are expected across Florida just before a front stalls and brings much-welcomed rains.

Florida's air quality did not improve in the most recent report by the American Lung Association. One reason was wildfires, which persist throughout the state.

The amount of rainfall needed to end the drought around Florida varies from a few inches across Central Florida to nearly 30 inches along the Interstate 10 corridor.

The Florida Forest Service reports more than 130 wildfires are burning across the Sunshine State and have consumed at least 25,000 acres.

More than 100 wildfires are burning across Florida, with the greatest impacts reported across the northern part of the state.

Winds will be strong from the north as very dry air arrives across Florida. Much of the state is under a Red Flag Warning, signaling fire danger.