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At least 113 fires were burning across Florida on Tuesday, consuming 13,000 acres of land amid a long-lasting drought.
Burn bans cover dozens of counties as dry air, gusty winds and deep drought drive wildfire outbreaks and evacuations across parts of the state.
Early April 21, there were 113 wildfires were burning almost 13,000 acres in Florida. Air quality drops to "unhealthy for sensitive groups" in Gainesville area. More than half of Florida's counties are under burn bans as the drought worsens.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick stands accused of stealing $5 million in federal funds. She said she would step down minutes before an ethics panel was to vote on whether to recommend expelling her.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shut down four Central Florida restaurants for health code violations during the week from April 12-18.
Air quality in certain areas has deteriorated, largely due to a combination of severe drought conditions and a surge in wildfires.
Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is facing a critical moment in her political career.