"Florida has the only area of extreme drought east of the Plains," with more than 40% of the state under drought conditions, ...

Water testing is underway for Lake Monroe and Lake George, and the Florida Department of Health is advising people to take precautions.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high rip current risk alert for South Florida's Atlantic coastline through Sunday evening, warning of hazardous ocean conditions that could endanger ...