Do you think property taxes, which largely fund local services, from schools to public safety, should be eliminated in ...

Ancient cypress trees stand along the riverbanks like silent sentinels. The Hobe Mountain observation tower delivers breathtaking panoramic views. Standing 86 feet high, it ranks among South Florida’s ...

Middle-class families are struggling to afford insurance in southwest Florida. Realtors say a wave of foreclosures could be ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - While tourist destinations across the U.S. are seeing fewer visitors, especially from overseas, Florida is bucking the national trend. The ...

Bryan Griffin, president and CEO of the Sunshine State's tourism agency VISIT Florida, rejected an offer to attend the World Economic Forum's upcoming urban transformation summit. "Florida rejects the ...

Four Florida Halloween attractions made USA TODAY's 10Best lists for 2025. SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Howl-O-Scream events were ranked among the best theme park Halloween events.

The Village of Estero incorporated in 2014 to gain local control over development and avoid annexation by Bonita Springs. Estero maintains low property taxes and a "government light" model by ...

South Florida businesses that have long depended on Canadian visitors say they are feeling the impact of a sharp drop in tourism, raising concerns about the upcoming winter season. Dania Beach ...

Several new businesses with Mediterranean flair are opening in Estero's Coconut Point region. Other newbies include a breakfast spot, a ghost kitchen, a cigar bar and a Nordstrom Rack. A large ...

As the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis prepares to make Florida the first state to remove school vaccine mandates, deep concern is spreading among doctors, parents and public health workers for ...