Florida's drought continues to worsen, and all the trees and plants killed by the freezing temps earlier this month isn't helping conditions. Burn bans are in effect in almost half of Florida's ...

According to the latest numbers from the U.S. Drought Monitor, 67.4% of the state is experiencing extreme drought.

Alachua County has also asked residents to report wasteful watering, including leaking irrigation systems, water-intensive activities and overwatering.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – New water restrictions will take effect across the Tampa Bay region beginning February 8, as drought conditions persist. The Southwest Florida Water Management District ...

TAMPA, Fla. — All of Tampa Bay is now under tighter water-use rules as drought conditions worsen across the region. The Southwest Florida Water Management District has activated its Phase One water ...

The C.W. Bill Young Reservoir. Photo by Juanita Hurtado Huérfano/WMNF News (Feb. 2026). Tampa Bay Water announced a Stage 2 drought warning last week after the region recorded an average rainfall ...

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