From beachfront gems to historic dives, these popular Sarasota bars are local favorites USA TODAY left off the list.

A lightning incident at Florida's St. Augustine Pier left three injured and beachgoers in panic, highlighting safety concerns as the US reports six lightning fatalities in 2025.

A lightning incident at Florida's St. Augustine Pier left three injured and beachgoers in panic, highlighting safety concerns as the US reports six lightning fatalities in 2025.

Florida allocated $1.25M to help rebuild Anna Maria’s hurricane-damaged pier. Demolition is 75% complete; piling installation could begin by year’s end.

New Venice fireworks launch point prompts concern over sea turtle nests Venice officials say precautions are taken every year to protect sea turtle nests; North Brohard site chosen as least ...

While federal law still recognizes the concept, Florida’s roads will no longer designate lanes based on vehicle occupancy — at least not under state law.

Could Florida's newest immigration detention center, Alligator Alcatraz, withstand a tropical storm or hurricane? One Florida official says yes.

In a recent ranking put out by map-maker WorldAtlas, two communities in Flagler County made the list of '8 Quirkiest Florida Towns' ...

As Republicans try to push through their big bill that would inject billions into President Trump’s deportation campaign, the president visited a new detention center in Florida. The facility ...

Trump visits ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: What to know about Florida’s migrant detention facility by Elizabeth Crisp - 07/01/25 2:42 PM ET Listen to audio version of this article Advertisement ...

After a 36-4 season that included an SEC and NCAA title, Florida men’s basketball got its first look at who it will face in 2025-26 before heading into conference play. The reigning national ...

Protests in Venice were about pushing back against the use of the city as a theme park and playground for billionaires like Jeff Bezos.