Many Florida counties are named after historical figures, including Confederate officers and U.S. senators. Several counties derive their names from geographic features like bays or from Native ...

While Veterans Day is both a federal and Florida holiday, school districts in the state can decide what days to close schools ...

Good Wednesday morning. Please join me in wishing a happy birthday to Senate President-designate ‘Diamond Jim ’ Boyd, one of ...

Lee County renamed its civic center Mike Greenwell Regional Park to honor the late commissioner and Red Sox star. Greenwell ...

Sarasota County joins nationwide protests against Trump at three sites. Here's when, where and photos from past 'No Kings' ...

Elevated concentrations of the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, have been confirmed in Florida's Northwest coastal waters ...

At least a dozen tornadoes caused immense damage across the Treasure Coast a year ago; rebuilding efforts continue.

Flight tragedy A man and his two daughters were found dead after their plane crashed on the way to a family vacation in Montana, reports AL.com’s Carol Robinson. Mark Anderson was a Huntsville pilot.

You know that feeling when you stumble upon something so wonderful, so unexpectedly charming that you want to keep it to yourself? That’s Wauchula, Florida for you. Palm-lined streets and spacious RV ...

Venture a bit further south and you’ll find Stump Pass Beach State Park, where untouched Florida reveals itself in all its glory. The park’s nature trail winds through five distinct habitats, offering ...

A pleased Commissioner Jeff Kinnard told his colleagues at last Tuesday’s Citrus County Commission meeting that he has waited ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet this month approved the purchase of 11 parcels totaling 39,478 acres for $278.14 million.