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Florida’s wildfire season, weather and drought: what to know

In Florida, wildfire season runs year-round with a peak between late spring and early summer when drought is more likely.
Florida drought FPREN

Drought in Florida: What has improved? What has worsened?

Early January rain was sporadic, and although welcomed, it was not enough to dent the abnormally dry conditions dominating Central Florida.
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Florida urges preparations for wildfires

Florida had a wet winter, but state officials are advising people to prepare for drier conditions that will increase the chance of wildfires.
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A Tampa resident is USO Coast Guardsman of the Year for saving people during the Lahaina wildfire

Tampa resident Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Joshua Marzilli, who is stationed in Maui, has been selected as the USO Coast Guardsman of the Year.
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, April 7th, 2023

The Scoop is WMNF's daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, April 7th, 2023.

Officials warn Floridians to prepare for dangerous wildfire season

Listen: Because of a prolonged drought, Florida officials are urging residents to be prepared for wildfires. WMNF’s Chris Young reports Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Florida Forest Service leadership held a press conference today in...
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Florida Forest Service: lightning causes three wildfires in west Hernando County; Pine Island Park closed

The Florida Forest Service is responding to a series of wildfires along the west coast of Hernando County. In a press release on Tuesday, the Withlacoochee Forestry Center-Florida Forest Service says three wildfires broke out...
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It's The Music Monday