While lawmakers waged a behind-the-scenes war over how Florida’s lucrative tourist development tax funds should be spent, ...

A news release stated that Florida tourism had 140.6 million visitors in 2023, driving a $127.7 billion economic impact. Visitation rose 7.3% during her tenure.

The James Madison Institute ( JMI) has hired Emma Rose Graddy as its new Media Relations Manager. In her new role, Graddy leads strategic communication efforts; manages media relations; develops ...

"Alligator Alcatraz" is the name posted in front of the hastily converted immigrant detention facility in the Florida ...

People held at the brand new Florida immigration detention center that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” say worms ...

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

The Key West City Commission voted Tuesday night to approve a 287(g) agreement between the city’s police department and U.S.

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Letters to the editor for Sunday, July 13, 2025 ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the four appropriation requests that Manatee County commissioners supported in the state’s fiscal year 2025-26 budget June 30. Commissioner Jason Bearden called the vetoes ...

One of the most popular areas here is the jetties. Kids play on the rocks and snorkel in the shallow waters of St. Andrews Bay as they watch the boats come and go. You can even take one of the ...

The Tomato Bisque at Leon’s at Lake Ella in Tallahassee creates exactly this kind of culinary déjà vu—a velvety, aromatic concoction so memorable you might find yourself planning a cross-state ...

Why are you passionate or not about saving Naples, FM Beach fishing piers? And 'honest conversations' on the state of SW Florida housing.