The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a wanted man. Officials said 33-year-old Rashawn Jamiee Joseph is wanted for felony grand theft and ...

A preemption of customary use ordinances was once championed by Mike Huckabee, who no longer lives in the state.

A bill that would restore customary use on Walton County beaches passed the Florida Senate last week. Sen. Jay Trumbull’s ...

Sen. Jay Trumbull's bill would repeal a 2018 law that makes it more difficult for local governments to allow public access to private beaches.

Florida Senate Bill 1622, aiming to overturn a 2018 law restricting public access to private beaches, passed with ... and Don Gaetz, R-Crestview, were the only members to reject the proposal.

Dr. Brian Barnes, a marine science expert at the University of South Florida, said it can affect beaches If there is a large amount of sargassum on the sand, Barnes said, it can release a gas that ...

In April 2025, multiple posts on social media accused Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of misappropriating millions of dollars of state Medicaid funds obtained in a legal settlement. Centene responded to ...

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — State Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo said Thursday he is leaving the Democratic Party and that Senate Democrats will be asked to elect a new leader, yet another low ...

House lawmakers are ending their probe into Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation without hearing testimony from the organization’s lawyer or leaders of two groups that got $5 million ...

Want to go hunting for shark teeth next time you're on one of Florida's beaches? Here's what the know about shark teeth and when to go searching for them. It is located on Florida's west coast in ...

A few showers will be possible but the chance of rain remains low. The high risk of rip currents at South Florida's beaches continues through Friday evening due to the strong onshore winds.

Venice, Florida is known as the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World". Other good beaches for shark tooth hunting include locations near Palm Beach and Jacksonville. Shark teeth are often found after ...