Lake County

The grants will support storm preparedness and community resiliency.

The funding comes nearly a decade after the Legislature formally apologized for the “gross injustice” that they suffered.

Drought conditions affecting most of the region haven’t improved, according to the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Every part of Florida has been in some level of drought for the last three months, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Florida’s air quality did not improve in the findings of the most recent report by the American Lung Association. One reason was wildfires, which are persisting throughout the state.

A swamp fire in Lake County is under control but is expected to spew smoke for a few weeks.

The U.S. Forest Service is expected to decide soon on the request from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Repairs began Tuesday on a Mount Dora road that was washed out last year by a powerful thunderstorm.

Critics say the changes approved by lawmakers Thursday still wouldn’t protect local home rule power.

The burn ban will stay in place until drought conditions improve and the wildfire risk goes down.