Florida gas prices rose last week as drivers prepared for Independence Day. The state average increased by 20 cents per gallon early in the week before easing by 6 cents over the weekend.

Here's a look at how weekly regional gas prices changed in Florida last week compared with the week prior.

The company, one of four natural gas distribution companies operating under Southern Company Gas, maintains its corporate headquarters on South Independence Boulevard in Virginia Beach.

The LDC Gas Forums (4), Gulf Coast Energy Forum, andNatGas to Power Forum series consists of six annual events, each focused on a key natural gas market region across North America.

A $10 million grant has been funded to Milton to replace 12 miles of aging natural gas pipes with polyethylene piping throughout the city and Pace.

Peoples Gas was started back in 1895 to provide gas streetlights to the city of Tampa. The company is now celebrating its 130th year of serving Florida with safe, affordable, and reliable natural gas.

There were 71 wildfires burning in Florida on April 17, affecting more than 3,000 acres.

Florida Wildfire Map Click the image below to view an interactive map of reported, active, contained, and controlled wildfires burning throughout the state of Florida.

Florida's dry season brings a heightened risk of wildfires each year. Here's which counties are currently under burn bans and a map of active fires.

It may be a good time to fill up your tank. Gas prices in the Sunshine State have dipped below $3 a gallon.