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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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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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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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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.…