Mexico Beach sits on the eastern end of Bay County, bordering Gulf County. According to Shoaf, tourism is the town's largest economic driver, so its busiest months are during summer. That said, peak season crowds in Mexico Beach during summer still are nothing like those in other nearby larger destination cities like Panama City Beach.

TAMPA, FL / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2025 / As temperatures rise across the Sunshine State, it might be tempting to stay inside and crank the air conditioning. But getting out into Florida’s wild spaces can help you stay cool while connecting with the beauty and power of nature!

One of two federally-recognized tribes in Florida wants to join a lawsuit to stop Alligator Alcatraz from operating in the Everglades.

While not all cities in Florida are equal in terms of costs, this lesser known city offers beautiful views and unique traditions in addition to cheaper prices.

For two years, Mote Marine has been building a new Science Education Aquarium near a mall off Interstate 75 in Southwest Florida. Originally projected to open in early 2025, Hurricane Helene and Milton delayed the $130 million complex. An exact opening date hasn’t been announced.

In The Villages, Florida, Hooters opened its doors on Monday, becoming the first new location since Hooters of America filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year as part of an effort to enable a founder-led buyout and restructuring of the popular restaurant chain.

Visiting Florida's Space Coast? Tourists may want to see a launch from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center or Cape Canaveral, about an hour east of Orlando.

Florida Little League State Championship tournament will be held at the Tim Wakefield sports complex from July 18-20.

When most people plan a trip to Florida, they usually stick to well-known tourist spots like Miami and Orlando. However, this has started to change in recent years. Located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, DeLand has quickly become the state's coolest city.

A 63-year-old migrant detained at Florida 's controversial Alligator Alcatraz immigration facility is pleading for the opportunity to self-deport.