Deaths currently outnumber births in Florida, and its explosive population growth is losing pace. This slowdown could deeply change the state, experts say. U.S.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’s office announced Tuesday that the Sunshine State hit a new tourism record last year. In 2024, 143 million visitors visited Florida, an increase of 1.7% ...

The University of South Florida College of Marine Science estimated the sargassum blob to be around 13 million tons – a record amount – in March 2023. USF researchers are now sounding off ...

20 tons of invasive Burmese pythons have been killed by the Conservancy of Southwest Florida in a 200-square-mile area, but countless more remain, experts say.

DESTIN, Fla. – Florida’s fishing enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as the state announced a record-breaking Gulf red snapper recreational season for 2025. During a news conference held in ...

Record amounts of sargassum seaweed are predicted to impact Florida beaches this summer. The seaweed bloom, larger than in previous years, is fueled by rising ocean temperatures and nutrient-rich ...

Thirty-eight wildfires were burning in Florida early Wednesday. Possible record-high temps are forecast this week. South Florida continues to experience drought conditions. The number of wildfires ...

According to Gov. DeSantis, Florida secures a 15.5% share of the domestic vacation market in 2024. The 2024 share is a near one-point increase from 2023. Throughout 2024, Florida welcomed over 140 ...

The total amount of sargassum, the green and yellow-ish seaweed that washes up on South Florida beaches in spring and summer, is at record-breaking levels, said researchers in a monthly report.

Florida native Deanna Doane completed the entire 1,100-mile Florida Trail in less than 20 days, ... Florida woman breaks record for fastest known time on 1,100-mile Florida Trail ...

For years, Florida has been known for being a desired destination for vacationers. The statistics once again back that claim up. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state earned 15.5% ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Gov. Ron DeSantis’s office announced Tuesday that the Sunshine State hit a new tourism record last year. In 2024, 143 million visitors visited Florida, an increase of 1.7% ...