Grist dives into Florida’s ironic water scarcity problem, borne from climate change, a development boom, and the ...

As of Feb. 14, there are 17 Florida counties with a drought index over 500, which indicates drought and increased fire danger.

With the backing of Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, a Senate Republican on Thursday filed a wide-ranging bill that would bar public water systems from adding fluoride to water supplies.

Within about two weeks, state officials recommended funding be allocated to FDACS to help farmers hit by the natural disaster – just as the state offers assistance following hurricanes. ...