On the eastern coast of the state, water taken from the Juno Beach Pier on Feb. 15 tested positive for background amounts of red tide, ... Red tide hit Florida beaches hard in 2018.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Tuesday that promises to reopen Panhandle beaches to the public, repealing a 2018 state law that allowed beachfront property owners to close off ...

The Florida Supreme Court in 1974 expanded public access to the beach — in theory. The state’s high court said access exists under the “customary use” doctrine from English common law.

Here’s Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort’s list of the top 10 most Instagrammed beaches in Florida and how many posts each beach has: South Beach (Miami Beach), Miami-Dade County, 9,087,000; ...

Southern Living included two Brevard County beaches, Cocoa Beach and Melbourne Beach, on its list of Florida beaches comparable to the Caribbean. Cocoa Beach offers a relaxed atmosphere with quiet ...

The Best Florida Beaches for Your Next Getaway From low-key destinations and family-friendly spots to relaxing resort towns and glitzy party cities, there's a Florida beach for every type of traveler.

This Palm Beach County beach placed as the best beach in Florida on USA TODAY's Reader's Choice rankings list. Here's what to know before you go.