Florida has earned a heartbreaking distinction as the state with the highest number of deadly child drownings in the nation.

Apalachicola is the kind of town where oysters are a way of life, not just something on a menu. This working fishing village on Florida’s Forgotten Coast feels authentically salty in all the right ...

From all-inclusive resorts to under-the-radar coastal towns, these beach vacation winners from Good Housekeeping's 2026 ...

A tenant at a short-term rental in Pinellas Park, Florida, was killed during a confrontation with police, officials say. Getty Images/iStockphoto A “confrontational” man staying at a vacation rental ...

From lush landscapes to America’s best beaches, find an authentic slice of the Sunshine State in Kissimmee and St. Pete-Clearwater. When you think of Florida, you probably think of theme parks and ...

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Packing up the kids and heading to the beach is one of the most popular family vacation ideas in the U.S. for a good reason. Whether you're into splashing in the surf, building (and destroying) ...

One person was killed and several others injured when a boat crashed into a ferry near Clearwater, Florida, Sunday night, officials said. Ten people on board the Clearwater Ferry were injured when a ...

The ordinance requires owners to register their properties and imposes stiff fines for infractions. A sign opposing short-term rentals is seen in Indian Rocks Beach in 2018. This month, Pinellas ...

Carrie Honaker is a Florida-based writer who has hauled oyster cages off the Forgotten Coast of Florida, made Guavaberry Liqueur with a 7th generation distiller on St. Maarten, and stomped cacao pods ...

Many of the world's best places to visit are beach destinations – and for good reason. A top travel trend for 2025 is JOMO (the "joy of missing out"), which means having a relaxing vacation, rather ...