The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission approved the plan on Wednesday to reopen the bay for a limited oyster season on Jan. 1, 2026, five years after the waters that had been nationally known for the sweet, plump shellfish were closed because of dwindling populations.

Which Florida airports are seeing flight delays and cancellations as the federal government shutdown continues?

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra's home was engulfed in flames early Thursday morning in Florida. Fire officials said there were no injuries.

A U.S. court of appeals ruled that a Florida ban on Chinese nationals buying property in the state did not violate federal laws.

The 2-1 ruling by the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could encourage other states to adopt so-called alien land laws, which were once common but fell out of favor a century ago.

Amid uncertainty about the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, some local restaurants are stepping up to offer free meals to food stamp recipients.

Tourists could face a toll when they visit the popular St. Pete Beach if Mayor Adrian Petrila's goal of taxing out-of-town visitors for entering the city comes to fruition. Newsweek reached out to Petrila and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) via email for comment.

In just a matter of hours, more than 250,000 Venezuelans across the United States — including tens of thousands living in South Florida — will lose their protection from deportation.