A lightning storm Thursday delivered hundreds of strikes in St. Lucie County, and sparked several reports of fires. Video

2 wildfires in St Lucie County may have been started by thunderstorms.

 

CLICK HERE for an interactive map of the Florida wildfires

Two out of the five wildfires in Lake Okeechobee have recently rekindled over Memorial Day.  |   Map of active fires in Lake Okeechobee (130.2KB)

Dry conditions prompt Palm Beach County to take action.  |   Palm Beach County Fire Rescue News Release (23.5KB)

A state prison and federal detention center have been evacuated as smoke from a massive wildfire in Everglades National Park billows their way.

A dense smoke advisory is in effect until 10am Monday. Video

Department of Health warns of rishs to private potable wells due to wildfires.

Fire officals say local fires were intentionally set.

On his way to jail, Palm Bay arson suspect Brian Crowder told a crowd of reporters he "may have accidentally" set one fire by throwing a cigarette out of a window.
Read arrest report inside. Video  |   Brian Crowder Charges Page 1 (5.0MB)

Police think she ran away. A Port St. Lucie couple hopes their video message will bring her back home.

Wellington mother says she was the victim of mistaken identity.

The city of Lake Worth has one week left to decide whether its police department will merge with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.

Investigators have released recordings from several 911 calls in the case of missing 2-year old, Caylee Anthony. Click story to hear the 911 calls  |   911 Call (2.7MB)

An unusual court arrangement has allowed a convicted child molester to live at home in Port St. Lucie, even though he hasn't served a day of his 43 year prison sentence. Video

The injuries happened on the park's Black Thunder slide, a high-rise water ride through the darkness. Click story to view photos from the scene and read the accident reports. Video  |   Read the Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection's Inspection Information (41.4KB)

Authorities have identified a decomposing body as that of a 13-year-old girl who had been missing for three weeks. Video

Foreclosure prompts Massachusetts mother to commit suicide. Video