Florida is famously known throughout the world as the home of some of the most beautiful beaches around the globe, the prominent launch site of the country’s spacecraft and the most magical place on ...

Florida barrier islands host 765,000+ residents as development raises hurricane, erosion and insurance risks while taxpayers fund repeated beach restorations.

PINE ISLAND, Florida – There are no sandy beaches on this Florida island, no high-rise condo complexes, no fancy stores. What you’ll find instead on Pine Island, just west of Fort Myers: a mostly ...

Tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, Shell Key Preserve is one of Florida’s largest and most pristine barrier islands; in a state facing increasing commercialization of natural areas, it’s ...

After producing stories about best waterfront restaurants, favorite burgers, tastiest chicken wings, best Cuban sandwiches, as well as overall sandwiches, our USA TODAY Network's Florida Dining and ...

Anna Maria Island Distance: 2 hours, 9 minutes The sand is as white as can be and the water glimmers with a cool shade of aquamarine. Forget the fast food joints and the high-rise condos that litter ...

PORT ORANGE, Fla. - Florida law enforcement officials are working to remove squatters from an island they outfitted with an elaborate treehouse, a "welcome center" and a trampoline. "TRESPASS NOTICE ...