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The Florida Forest Service is currently battling a 2,000-acre wildfire in Santa Rosa County, and is asking motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. The agency is also battling a 575-acre wildfire in Walton County. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 2,000-acre Five Mile Swamp Fire in Santa Rosa County
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Forest Service are today urging Floridians to exercise caution due to the increased threat of wildfires. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Warn Floridians of Increased Wildfire Danger
Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and the Florida Forest Service are today highlighting Arson Awareness Week, May 3 – 9, by urging the public to help prevent wildfires by reporting suspected arson. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Florida Forest Service Highlight Arson Awareness Week, Urge Public to Report Arson
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service are today urging residents to exercise caution with outdoor burning by highlighting Florida’s Wildfire Awareness Week, April 5-11. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried, Florida Forest Service Highlights Wildfire Awareness Week
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried and the Florida Forest Service today announced that 40 grants had been completed and paid out to volunteer fire departments in counties impacted by Hurricane Michael. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried & Florida Forest Service Distribute $664,000 for Volunteer Fire Departments Impacted by Hurricane Michael
The Florida Forest Service today announced actions being taken to ensure the safety of the public and state employees during the COVID-19 outbreak. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Closes Campgrounds, Halts Tours in Response to COVID-19
The Florida Forest Service is currently battling a 180-acre wildfire in Volusia County, and is encouraging motorists and residents to remain clear of the area. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service Battling 180-acre Wildfire in Volusia County
The Florida Forest Service, Withlacoochee Forestry Center in conjunction with the Southwest Florida Water Management District is planning a large aerial prescribed burn for Thursday and Friday February 13th & 14th, 2020 on state lands. [Read more…] about Florida Forest Service and Southwest Florida Water Management District Plan Large Aerial Prescribed Fire
Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried today announced two new leadership appointments for the Florida Forest Service. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried Appoints New State Leadership for Florida Forest Service
The Florida Forest Service is encouraging Floridians to dispose of Christmas trees safely. [Read more…] about Fire Safety Tips: Christmas Tree Disposal
