Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom occupy different ends of the ideological spectrum, and the states they govern are political opposites, too. But Florida and California have more in common than many might acknowledge, which explains why the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles resonate here in the Sunshine State.

USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at “relatively high” risk.

As the california wildfires rage on, a member of the florida forest service has firsthand experience on the dangers of fighting wildfires out we

A combination of hotter and drier weather and more people living in places that naturally burn are making things complicated.

The Florida wildfires of 1998 remain one of the state’s most devastating natural disasters. They highlighted the unique risks posed by Florida’s climate and vegetation, proving that wildfires of catastrophic scale are not confined to the western United States.

Understanding your risk and taking steps to protect your home before a fire sparks is crucial, says Cliff Frazier, Wildfire Mitigation Specialist with the Florida Forest Service. While lightning strikes are common, human activities account for the majority of wildfires.

The State and Federal Governments responsible for California’s forests have had a troubled history when it comes to prescribed burns, and last year had pulled back on the amount of land they planned to tend to.

Live updates: Winds poised to intensify, complicating LA wildfire battle "The Panhandle and North Florida continue to experience the broadest swath of moderate drought. Even with the fronts ...

The fire wiped out almost everything,” Bernard said. “It's a war zone. We're all just dealing with it day by day, but it's so much uncertainty.”

Congressional GOP leaders are in a massive pickle as they weigh how to deal with a looming deadline to raise the debt ceiling. President Trump is pressuring Republicans to not allow Democrats to

With extreme weather events increasing in recent years, homeowners insurance companies have raised premiums or stopped offering coverage completely. Many of the policyholders hit with nonrenewal or cancellation notices are the ones most in need of insurance coverage.

Fueled by powerful winds and dry conditions, a series of ferocious wildfires erupted the second week of January and roared across the Los Angeles area.