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The drought has left low water levels across North Florida. | File photo, Jacksonville Today
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Low pressure: Some JEA customers could feel the drought — literally

Utility 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.…

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The JEA's monthly Senior Day will take place Wednesday at its headquarters on North Pearl Street. | JEA
March 16, 2026

JEA resource fair will help seniors with utility bills

JEA’s monthly fair on Wednesday will help people reduce energy use, manage their bills and reach community resources.…

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Scattered severe storms will cross North Florida on Monday morning and afternoon.
March 16, 2026

Cold front brings storm risk and cooldown to start the week

North Florida is at a slight risk for severe storms, followed by temperatures in the 30s and 40s.…

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March 6, 2026

Toasty days ahead; heat could set a record

Highs will flirt with 90 degrees this weekend as heat spreads across North Florida, Central Florida and the Gulf coast.…

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Photo of yellow pollen.
March 4, 2026

Pollen counts reach highest levels of the year

Dry, breezy weather is enhancing pollen readings across the state, especially oak, juniper, pine and grasses.…

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Dry grass and sandy soil show some effects of the water shortage brought on by lack of rain, water management district officials said. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
March 3, 2026

Water shortage grows more severe in Northeast Florida

St. Johns Water Management District issues more severe water shortage warning for NE Florida.…

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Plants bloom in Tallahassee. | Florida State University
March 3, 2026

See how warm and dry spring could be this year

A changing weather pattern could bring higher-than-average spring temperatures in Florida.…

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March 2, 2026

Moonstruck: What makes this week’s lunar eclipse special

A rare lunar eclipse will light up the skies Tuesday. Find out when to glimpse the peak in Florida.…

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Winter freezes took a toll on orange growers.
February 24, 2026

Winter freezes cost Florida growers $3.1B

Winter freezes that struck almost every county in Florida were among the most damaging in history.…

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A dry pond in Gainesville reflects the drought on Feb. 15, 2026. | Aiden Wacksman, WUFT News
February 23, 2026

5 more counties ordered to conserve water in shortage

A continuing drought led officials to declare a water shortage in most of Northeast Florida.…

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The Drought Monitor report released Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.
February 20, 2026

Florida’s worsening drought could persist in March

The extreme drought in Florida expanded by nearly 24% last week, according to reports released Thursday.…

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The landscape and skyline of Jacksonville as spring approaches. | City of Jacksonville
February 19, 2026

Despite imminent cold, spring is budding in Jacksonville

After a period of record cold, the spring growing season has resumed, though it’s slower than weeks ago.…

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Almost 800 turtles have been rescued from Florida's beaches so far this year. | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Facebook
February 19, 2026

Hundreds of cold-stunned sea turtles rescued in Florida

Almost 800 sea turtles washed ashore last month after record-low temperatures cooled the Gulf and Atlantic.…

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Jacksonville firefighters battle a 2-acre wildfire recently on UNF Drive.| Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
February 13, 2026

Jacksonville officials warn about serious wildfire risks

A severe drought and extensive freezes make this a particularly dangerous year for wildfires.…

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A water shortage has left brown grass and dried-out foliage. | Dan Scanlan, Jacksonville Today
February 11, 2026

Duval and Baker residents asked to conserve water

The St. Johns River Water Management District ordered residents to avoid “wasteful and unnecessary water use.”…

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February 6, 2026

Strong winds and dry air bring wildfire warnings

Wildfire alerts — known as “red flag warnings” — are in effect from east-central Florida to the First Coast.…

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January 29, 2026

Even colder air is on the way. Will it snow?

This could be the coldest air mass in over a decade in some parts of Florida. Snow flurries are possible.…

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January 27, 2026

Arctic blast brings the coldest air to North Florida

Temperatures will remain cold into Wednesday morning, with lows in the upper 20s and low 30s.…

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January 12, 2026

High pollen levels persist across Northeast Florida

Pollen activity depends heavily on the weather. A lack of rainfall has left the atmosphere uncleansed.…