Manatee County is now under a burn ban as hot and dry weather persists in the Tampa Bay area, heightening the risk of wildfires.

County says outdoor burning may resume under Florida Forest Service regulations.

Manatee County is asking residents to follow guidelines that limit open flames during ongoing dry weather conditions.

Forecasters are warning of very cold weather this week for Manatee County and Southwest Florida, including overnight wind chills below freezing. “Wind chill is a term used to describe what the air ...

As Bradenton braces for another round of cold weather this week, local shelters are opening to help residents in need. According to the National Weather Service, Monday night’s low will be 38 degrees ...

A cold weather advisory is in effect for our region from midnight tonight, Dec. 30, through 9 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 31, with temperatures expected to dip into the low 40 degrees Fahrenheit and wind ...

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