Florida's House speaker posed a hypothetical: Does Florida need 67 counties? County representatives say consolidations would clash with local pride — as well as practicality. The last Florida county ...

Finally, there may be some rain in the forecast for some areas in Florida today. The Sunshine State has been taking its nickname a little too seriously lately, with three separate areas suffering ...

More than 16 million people in Florida, 82% of the state, are suffering from drought conditions ranging from moderate to extreme. There are 23 counties under burn bans, almost one-third of the state's ...

This article explains the origins of the names for several Florida counties, from Dade to Hendry. Many counties are named after historical figures, including explorers, governors, and military leaders ...