Okeechobee County Sheriff took to Facebook Sunday posting Highway 70 West has been closed on the Highlands County Line due to brush fires. The sheriff's office advises the public to find an alternate ...

Leapfrogging from one key to the next over 42 bridges, the Overseas Highway is an engineering marvel with a railroad past that connects mainland Florida and Key West. But travelers beelining to Mile ...

After barricading himself in his Okeechobee home following a deadly shooting, a man is behind bars with no bond.

A county-wide burn ban has been issued for Okeechobee County due to escalating fire risks associated with current dry conditions, officials said.

Florida's Lake Okeechobee is essential for water management but faces harmful algal blooms, which thrive in warm, nutrient-rich waters. Daily vertical migration enables them to survive in turbid ...

Lake Okeechobee, Florida's largest freshwater lake, plays a vital role in the state's ecosystem and water management.

Warmer temperatures allow the little moisture on the ground to evaporate quickly, making the vegetation drier in Florida.

In the heart of Florida’s agricultural belt sits a humble brick building where culinary magic happens daily – a place where ...

Dixie Fried Chicken stands as a perfect ambassador for this inland Florida cuisine – unpretentious, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. The restaurant’s longevity speaks to something fundamental about ...

Florida will remain 'bone dry' for the foreseeable as drought conditions worsen, creating an elevated wildfire risk as dozens ...

All routes below lead to the Pavia Parking Garage on the Coral Gables Campus. If you park in Pavia, it’s an easy walk to the Office of Admissions Building. More information on parking can be found on ...

Rip currents are most common in the winter months for Florida, but they can occur during the spring time, too. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, rip currents are ...