Planners estimate the number of people ages 85-plus in Southeast Florida to grow by more than 300,000 by 2050 and say it's ...

The harmful algal bloom has been detected throughout the Tampa Bay area, including one beach with high levels of red tide.

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends this week. It was another record-breaking season, even after a mid-season lull in activity. There were 18 named storms, 11 of which became hurricanes ...

Escambia County funded more than 30 projects with the federal funds. Here's a look at what's finished and what's still in the ...

It’s been more than a month since Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida, but residents in a Lake County community say floodwaters are still a persistent problem.

Avoid flooded zones - If you encounter a flooded road, make a U-turn and go back. The powerful currents of flash floods can ...

Fort Myers Beach is on probation with FEMA, and its residents will soon have to pay higher flood insurance premiums.

Ashlee Hofberger will remain in the District 4 seat for Escambia's Board of County Commissioners. With 19 of 19 precincts reporting preliminary results, Hofberger won the race with 21,639 votes ...

Steven Barry won a fourth term as Escambia County's District 5 commissioner Tuesday night, in his race against NPA candidate and political newcomer Joshua Roberson. With 15 of 15 precincts ...

Escambia County School District contains 70 schools and 37,851 students. The district’s minority enrollment is 60%. Also, 45.2% of students are economically disadvantaged. The student body at ...

The Florida Commission on Hurricane Loss Projection Methodology has certified the KCC US Flood Reference Model Version 2.0 - the first flood model found acceptable by the commission under the ...

Multiple school districts in Florida have drawn legal challenges for restricting students’ access to books, including Escambia County, which is being sued by PEN America and Penguin Random House ...