I t's not hard to see why Florida is one of the most popular family vacation spots in the country. Miles of Atlantic and Gulf coastline, world-class beaches, theme parks galore, i ...

There are new questions after a 90-year-old wandered out of an Ocoee assisted living facility Wednesday night.

Whether you're planning spring break 2025, a getaway weekend or summer vacation, here are 10 best secluded, quiet Florida ...

Manatee County commissioners voted 6-1 March 4 to demolish Annie’s Bait & Tackle, a landmark waterfront destination in Cortez that was hard-hit by hurricanes Helene and Milton last fall.

The Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce estimates that more than 50% of businesses have reopened, including restaurants, shops, and accommodations.

The Manatee County School Board is urging county commissioners to reconsider their recent decision to end the use of speed cameras in school zones. A 74-year-old man is in the hospital after Manatee ...

Federal officials said recent counts of the manatee population in Florida show that their numbers have stabilized and don't warrant upgrading their status to endangered — at least for now.

Beaches on the Florida Gulf coast have seen respite from red tide in recent weeks, and heavy rainfall this week has subsided ...

Now that rainfall this week has cleared up, conditions could be favorable to hit the beach in Sarasota and Manatee. Want to learn more?: What to know about a red tide pestering Sarasota and ...