• Florida enters worst drought in 25 years as extreme conditions expand

    ByReet Kaur

    Florida has entered its worst drought in 25 years, with 100.00% of the state classified in drought categories D0–D4, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Severe to extreme drought now covers 85.46% of the state, marking the most extensive spatial coverage since the 2000–2001 drought event.

  • South Florida’s Lake Okeechobee at lowest level in 4 years

    ByChillymanjaro

    The water level in Lake Okeechobee has fallen below 10 feet above sea level for the first time since 2007.  The lake fell to 9.96 feet Saturday morning.  South Florida is experiencing a drought. The rainy season began May 26 but it’s off to a slow start.National