There are many ways to explore Florida without the crowds. Try some of these less touristy, underrated beaches, neighborhoods ...

A federal appeals court has rejected a Monroe County commercial fisherman’s constitutional challenge to Florida rules about pompano fishing in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

Inshore trolling is a good ­alternative when adverse conditions hinder more ­traditional tactics. Here's how to do it ...

The latest counts from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, or FWC, show background to moderate levels along the Lee and Collier coastlines.

Walt’s Fish Market in Sarasota is like the Swiss Army knife of seafood spots – it’s a restaurant, a market, and a local ...

Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-Indian Rocks Beach) filed SB 608 Tuesday to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America" under Florida Statutes ...

From the Panhandle to the Keys, the state’s top banks offer convenient access through ATMs and branches. And the best banks score high among consumers for customer satisfaction. Florida has more ...

Notices were sent out Wednesday about Blind Pass, the Bokeelia fishing pier and Bowditch Park ... at times stretches from Tampa Bay to the Florida Keys. "Over 20 million a cells per liter off ...

Florida is one of the most expensive states for homeowners insurance, largely due to the heightened risk of hurricanes, floods and other severe weather. Annual premiums averaged $5,376 in January ...