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A photo provided by the Office of Gov. Brian Kemp shows smoke produced from a wildfire in Brantley County, Georgia, on Friday, April 24, 2026. | Office of Gov. Brian Kemp via AP
24 hours ago

Georgia fire grows; Glynn County homes evacuated

The Highway 82 fire remains 6% contained a week after it began. The fire has destroyed at least 87 homes.…

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Wildfires burned Clay and Putnam counties. | Florida Forest Service
1 day ago

How much rainfall is needed to end Florida’s drought?

Even a hurricane might not bring enough rain to end the drought in Jacksonville and other parts of North Florida.…

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Two fires burning near the Clay–Putnam County line have merged into the massive Railroad Fire. | Jesse Hanson, Newsw4Jax
April 24, 2026

Clay-Putnam wildfire now 65% contained

The so-called Railroad wildfire spans 4,413 acres, but evacuated families have been allowed to return home.…

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Georgia Department of Corrections inmate fire teams are assisting with the Brantley County fires. | Georgia Department of Corrections
April 24, 2026

87 homes lost in Southeast Georgia wildfires

The wildfire destroyed dozens of homes within hours of erupting Tuesday. It remains only 15% contained.…

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A Clay County Fire Rescue unit battles the Railroad Fire at the Clay/Putnam County line on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. | Clay County
April 22, 2026

Smoke blankets area as Railroad wildfire grows

The wildfire grew slightly overnight, but firefighting efforts on the ground and air are helping to contain it.…

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A massive wildfire burns in Southeast Georgia. | News4Jax
April 22, 2026

Wildfire destroys 47 homes in Southeast Georgia

Some families were evacuated with minutes to spare after the Brantley County wildfire exploded to 5,000 acres..…

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A 4,100-acre wildfire burns around the Clay–Putnam County line on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. | Clay County Fire Rescue
April 21, 2026

Wildfire risks could grow over next 10 weeks, officials warn

The danger of wildfires will persist as long as the drought continues, and little rain is forecast, fire officials say.…

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April 21, 2026

Fire danger expands across much of the Florida Peninsula

Dry air, high winds and a severe drought have put much of the state under a red flag warning.…

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A 500-acre blaze near Connor-Nelson Road in West Hilliard lights up the sky early Sunday, April 19, 2026. | Florida Forest Service
April 20, 2026

Wildfires scorch Northeast Florida as drought continues

A wildfire in Clay County grew to over 2,000 acres, and a 1,000-acre fire was burning in adjacent Putnam County.…

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April 20, 2026

Dry air increases fire danger in North Florida and Panhandle

A cold front is bringing dry and windy conditions to drought-stricken areas, a recipe for wildfires.…

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April 17, 2026

Record heat possible for next several days

Parts of North Florida are forecast to reach 90 degrees or more by week’s end, breaking heat records.…

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A wildfire burns at the University of North Florida campus. | Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Departmenbt
April 16, 2026

Clay County bans burning during extreme drought

Nassau, Baker and Putnam counties are also under a burn ban, and dry conditions are expected for weeks.…

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A storm brews in Florida. | Florida Department of Transportation
April 16, 2026

Strong El Niño could reshape hurricane season and winter

A developing El Niño could mean fewer Atlantic hurricanes, followed by a wetter, stormier winter.…

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Satellite photo of the Atlantic basin.
April 14, 2026

How the 2026 hurricane season could play out

Forecasters expect that tropical cyclone activity could resemble hurricane seasons in 2006, 2009, 2015 and 2023.…

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2026 hurricane season outlook.
April 9, 2026

Latest hurricane forecast predicts below-normal year

Colorado State University expects below-normal hurricane activity due to a likely transition into an El Niño.…

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Lawn watering restrictions are in place in Northeast Florida due to the drought. | St. Johns River Water Management District
April 8, 2026

#AskJAXTDY | Are golf courses restricted from watering during drought?

Northeast Florida residents are subject to water restrictions, but what about heavy water users like golf courses?…

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Drought monitor released Thursday, April 2, 2026.
April 6, 2026

Drought leaves Jacksonville 10 inches short on rainfall

Temperatures remain high as the drought worsens across the Southeast, including North Florida.…

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An Easter sunrise over St. Augustine.
April 3, 2026

How a cold front could affect Easter sunrise services

Fog is possible for Easter Sunday, and some areas could receive rain. Temperatures should be mild.…

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The drought has left low water levels across North Florida. | File photo, Jacksonville Today
March 31, 2026

Low water pressure: The drought’s effects trickle on

JEA officials are warning customers about possible intermittent water pressure as the drought pushes demand.…

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A water rescue boat moves in floodwaters at an apartment complex in Clearwater after Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10, 2024. | Mike Stewart, AP
March 26, 2026

Accuweather’s hurricane forecast predicts quieter year

The season’s first hurricane forecast predicts 11 to 16 named storms, fewer than average in recent years.…

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Atlantic basin satellite photo.
March 26, 2026

See changes in store for 2026 hurricane forecasts

The National Hurricane Center is rolling out upgraded products, including a redesigned cone graphic.…

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March 25, 2026

Cold front splits Florida, bringing a chill to Jacksonville

The cold front stationed just north of Lake Okeechobee is leaving unsettled weather in North and Central Florida.…

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Smoke from a wildfire seen in Bradford County. | Bradford County Fire Rescue
March 23, 2026

Florida grapples with worst drought in more than 20 years

Northeast Florida is experiencing an “extreme drought” — one of the driest areas of the state.…

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Spring in full bloom in Tallahassee. | Florida State University
March 20, 2026

Astronomical spring arrives across Northern Hemisphere

The 2026 vernal equinox was set to occur at 10:46 a.m. Friday as the amount of daylight grows.…