Blue Ribbon Fire Takes Lives of Two Florida Firefighters

Randall Weiseman Florida, Forestry, Weather

June 21, 2011 Tallahassee, FL – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services released the names of two firefighters of the Division of Forestry who were killed yesterday. Josh Burch and Brett Fulton lost their lives while fighting the Blue Ribbon Fire in Hamilton County.

Ag Working with Water Management Districts to Find Solutions

Randall Weiseman Florida, Specialty Crops, Vegetables, Weather

Florida strawberry growers have not only had to battle adverse weather the last few years, but also some public backlash that was a result of some unfortunate consequences from necessary freeze protection practices. But grower, Michelle Williamson says they have been able to successfully work with the local water management district in finding solutions for future freezes. Download Audio