Everglades

Summer storms brought frequent lightning and heavy downpours to south and central Florida, with over 600 lightning strikes recorded. Storms initially moved westward but shifted east, crossing I-95. Additional rain is expected Thursday, with significant rainfall projected in western metro areas and the Everglades. The unsettled weather is linked to a distant Low Pressure area and an old remnant Front.

A lightning-sparked brush fire in the Everglades near the Sawgrass Expressway in Broward County has grown to over 5,000 acres but is now 50% contained. Firefighters conducted prescribed burns to prevent the fire from spreading toward the highway, and current conditions include low fire activity with concerns about potential flares as temperatures rise.

A brush fire in inland Broward County is pushing smoke and haze toward metro areas, coinciding with a hot, humid day featuring mid-90s temperatures and heat indices up to 110 degrees. Afternoon storms are expected but will remain isolated, while a shift in wind direction later today will move the smoke inland over the Everglades.

A brush fire near Sawgrass Expressway and Atlantic Boulevard in the Everglades has spread to nearly 200 acres, with crews working to contain it as visible smoke and flames prompt reactions from nearby residents. The fire, which sparked on Sunday, remained uncontained as of Monday noon, though traffic has not yet been affected.

June 29 will be hot and humid with high temperatures in the mid-90s and heat indices reaching 100-108 degrees. Afternoon storms are expected due to the sea breeze, but most metro and coastal areas will remain dry. Saharan dust will cause hazy conditions, and a brush fire in inland Broward County is pushing smoke inland over the Everglades.

A brush fire near the Sawgrass Trailhead in NW Broward County, known as the Atlantic Fire, has burned over 150 acres with 0% containment. The fire, which sparked on Sunday, has produced visible smoke plumes and is spreading rapidly, though wind direction has pushed smoke away from homes into the Everglades. Officials have not determined the cause.

South Florida experiences hot, humid, and hazy weather due to Saharan dust, with rain chances increasing by midweek as the dust clears. A weak front later in the week is expected to bring scattered thunderstorms, while a tropical area near Florida has a low chance of development.

Hot and humid conditions will persist this weekend with afternoon showers and storms over the Everglades tracking westward. Overnight showers are expected to move onshore, with dry conditions during the day and temperatures reaching the lower 90s. Heat index values could rise to 105 degrees, urging residents to stay hydrated.

Environmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates demand an independent investigation into the environmental damage caused by Florida’s recently closed Alligator Alcatraz migrant detention center. The demand was made by groups including Friends of the Everglades and the Miccosukee Tribe, with the facility’s 12-month operation criticized as a waste of taxpayer dollars and an abuse of the Everglades.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the closure of the South Florida migrant detention center 'Alligator Alcatraz,' which was established in the Everglades to detain criminal immigrants. The facility, criticized by environmentalists and civil rights advocates, deported 21,000 detainees over a year, according to DeSantis, who claimed it prevented dangerous individuals from being released.

Florida immigration jail known as Alligator Alcatraz, which operated for a year at a cost of $1.2 million daily and was linked to cruelty and environmental harm, has closed. Governor Ron DeSantis claimed credit for deporting 21,000 people from the facility and presented its closure as a success for immigration enforcement.

Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center, built in the Everglades in 2025, has closed after nearly a year of operation due to safety concerns during hurricane season. Governor Ron DeSantis stated the facility served its purpose in facilitating deportations, while immigration advocates criticized its inhumane conditions and corporate profiteering.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier aims to convert the shuttered 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration facility into a protected environmental area for the Everglades. The facility, facing environmental lawsuits, is closing, with detainees transferred or deported. Environmental groups remain skeptical of Uthmeier's commitment despite his stated plans.

Temperatures will reach the low 90s with a heat index of 105° or higher. Lingering smoke from west Miami-Dade and Saharan dust will impact air quality and reduce thunderstorm activity. An air quality alert remains in effect until Tuesday.

Showers and storms are expected in South Florida on Friday evening, with a marginal severe thunderstorm risk in Palm Beach and Broward counties due to potential damaging winds. Saturday and Sunday will bring hot, humid conditions with scattered afternoon showers and storms, and temperatures nearing the low 90s.

Detainees from Florida’s 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration jail have been relocated by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Officials have not disclosed the number of detainees moved or their new locations. The facility, criticized for harsh conditions and praised by Donald Trump, is expected to close.

All detainees at the Everglades detention facility, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' have been transferred to other locations due to hurricane season, according to ICE. The facility, described as 'soft-sided,' has been emptied, though the destinations of the detainees remain unclear.

All detainees have been moved from the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility in the Everglades due to hurricane season precautions. A DHS spokesperson cited the facility's 'soft structure' as a risk during storms, and migrants have been transferred to other facilities, though relocation locations remain unclear.

South Florida will experience warm weekend weather with highs in the lower 90s and scattered storm chances, particularly inland over the Everglades and SW Florida. A tropical disturbance in the western Gulf has a 20% chance of developing into a depression, potentially bringing heavy rain to the northern Gulf Coast.

South Florida experiences a drier-than-normal day with minimal showers in the Florida Keys and afternoon thunderstorms in the Everglades. Temperatures remain near 90°, with higher chances of thunderstorms expected this weekend into early next week, making it feel like the low 100s when factoring in humidity.

South Florida may experience stray showers Tuesday night with warm temperatures in the upper 70s. East-southeast winds will persist, and Wednesday will feature a mix of sun and clouds with potential morning showers along the east coast. Afternoon storms on Wednesday are likely to favor inland areas like the Everglades.

Today's weather features limited showers with thunderstorms remaining west of the area in the Everglades. High temperatures around 90°F and high humidity will create a heat index of 100°. Rain chances increase through the week as thunderstorms move closer to the coastline, particularly Friday into the weekend, but rainfall totals are not expected to be extreme.

Today is significantly hotter than the weekend with high humidity, reaching low 90s temperatures and a heat index around 100°. Showers and thunderstorms are developing in the Everglades, with limited movement to populated areas. Rain chances remain low until late this week when scattered thunderstorms with potential heavy rain are expected.

Florida is failing to meet pollution cleanup deadlines for the Everglades, as manmade Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) are not effectively reducing phosphorus levels. The state's data shows a decline in pollution cleanup, with the STAs underperforming despite decades of pledges to restore water quality.

The Trump administration has paid Florida $58 million for operating the Everglades immigrant detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' the first of $608 million in federal reimbursements. The payment, approved by FEMA under its Detention Support Grant Program, covers operational costs such as staff salaries, meals, and medical supplies, but not construction expenses. Florida has spent $460 million on the facility so far, with total costs expected to reach $1 billion.

Researchers observed vultures feeding on Burmese python eggs in the Everglades, marking the first documented case of native birds preying on a python nest in Florida. The study highlights a potential natural method for controlling invasive pythons.

Wildfires in Florida have scorched thousands of acres, with the Max Road Fire in the Everglades growing to over 11,000 acres. The fire is causing significant damage to the environment. The affected area is a large ecosystem.

Fire crews are battling a massive 5,000-acre brush fire in the Everglades, racing to stop the rapidly spreading flames from burning nearby homes. The fire poses a significant threat to surrounding areas and residents. Crews are working to contain the blaze.

Fire crews are battling a massive 5,000-acre brush fire in the Everglades, racing to stop the rapidly spreading flames from burning nearby homes. The fire poses a significant threat to surrounding areas and residents. Crews are working to contain the blaze.