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 ...

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 ...

Florida faces historic sargassum seaweed invasion in 2025, with record levels hitting beaches. Learn why it’s happening and its impact on tourism and ecology.

For the second year in a row, Florida failed to hit the top spot on the 2025 list of Dr. Beach's Top Ten Beaches in the U.S., released Thursday, May 22. But at least Hawaii wasn't No. 1 this time ...

Anastasia State Park, with over 1,600 acres of unspoiled shores, is ranked among Florida's top 10 beaches. The park offers diverse activities, including kayaking, surfing, shelling, and wildlife ...

31 million tons of supercharged seaweed is creeping toward beaches in Florida and around the Caribbean By . Stephanie Elam. Updated May 15, 2025, 11:52 AM ET. PUBLISHED May 15, 2025, 10:25 AM ET.

Lifetime licenses for freshwater or saltwater fishing for Florida residents are $126.50 for residents ages 4 and under, $226.50 for residents ages 5-12, and $301.50 for residents 13 and older.