By Emily Cochrane Emily Cochrane reported from beach towns along Florida’s Gulf Coast. In the beach towns west of Tampa, Fla., the message was clear for any spring breaker passing through.

"I’m not willing to risk the safety of our city to hold onto something that no longer works," Florida authorities say ...

One of Florida’s most popular ... during their recent invasion. Panama City Beach Police Chief JR Talamantez made the drastic ruling to ban spring breakers from his town after several shootings ...

A popular Florida spring break destination is finished hosting hordes of college students each year, according to the town's top law enforcement official. "Panama City Beach can no longer be a ...

Florida boasts numerous cities in the top 100, including Fort Myers, South Bradenton, and Boca Raton. St. George, Utah, claimed the top spot, while Cupertino, California, ranked last. Thinking of ...

Three Florida destinations are bursting with charm — and rank among the best small towns in the South, a new report finds.

Alico Inc. says it has filed a development application for the first of two villages near the intersection of Collier, Lee ...

"Idiots, go somewhere else," the Panama City Beach Police Chief told reckless spring breakers. In a Facebook message on April ...

Students in six counties will be off for spring break April 14-18. Good Friday will be a holiday for some, but not all, Florida counties. For schools still in session, Memorial Day on May 26 will ...

The incident comes during Florida's annual spring break tourism surge, and highlights the danger that can come with swimming in the ocean. Rip currents are fast moving channels of water that can ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — An active shooter was reported at Florida State University on Thursday. The reported shooter was located in the area of Student Union, according to university police.

On Friday night, South Carolina will compete in what is now a college football rarity: the spring game. As a number of schools — Alabama, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Southern Cal and many more — have ...