A new federal bill aimed at preventing shark attacks by sending real-time alerts to beachgoers’ phones is making waves in Congress. The legislation, known as Lulu’s Law, passed the U.S. Senate this ...

Amid the controversy, emergency management officials on Wednesday invited state legislators and members of Congress to visit ...

Researchers at the University of South Florida estimate there were 200,000 victims of sex trafficking in the state in 2024. ...

Venice had a moniker for its championship teams. This one was “Originals.” The cry during the season came from the movie “300 ...

Florida calls itself the "Sunshine State" and people often think about the great weather and beaches - plus the entertainment. After all, it is home to amusement parks like Walt Disney World, Seaworld ...

The name “Playalinda” translates to “beautiful beach” in Spanish—a simple description that somehow still manages to undersell the place. This isn’t just another pretty Florida beach; it’s a rare ...

Despite a statewide average increase of 12 cents per gallon, travelers ahead of the holiday weekend found the lowest ...

Quietly hiding on Florida’s panhandle, the Forgotten Coast, is a stretch of Gulf coastline that remains untouched by the ...

Anyone living along or visiting Florida beaches can do their part by putting porch, parking or deck lights out and closing curtains after dark to avoid disorienting nesting and hatchling sea ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bill that was intended to limit state and local officials from using their official authority ...

C anadians continue to flock to Mexico year after year. The Quintana Roo government has made efforts in recent months and ...