Here in Florida, we tend to do things differently, and our weather is just as erratic as we are. And to be honest, we like it that way. Our weather caters to all our preferences. If we want to escape ...

The decision to buy the land has come under scrutiny from top Republican officials and longtime Florida conservation experts. The state of Florida has officially closed on the purchase of 4 acres of ...

DALLAS — Enter to win a Florida vacation for four to Destin-Fort Walton Beach, including five nights at the island resort, a snorkel or dive package with scuba-tech ...

When Florida is in urgent need of more conservation land, why were 4 waterfront acres made the top priority? Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering public lands ...

The landowner, Pointe Mezzanine and Pointe Resort, purchased the property for nearly $8 million in 2016 and 2017. TALLAHASSEE, Florida — Florida will pay more than $83 million for nearly four acres of ...

TALLAHASSEE — With little discussion, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Cabinet members Tuesday approved spending $83.3 million for four acres of land that will be overseen as a public park by Okaloosa ...

The vacant Pointe Mezzanine property includes a completed marina that would become public facilities if the state acquisition is approved Tuesday. The developers originally planned 80 luxury ...

DESTIN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Marler Bridge traffic was shut down on Friday morning in Destin after a boat became stuck between beams. Destin officials say the boat was being planned for use as a reef ...

This summer, Louisiana vacationers making their annual escape to Florida's Gulf Coast will find a new stretch of sugar white sand and aquamarine waves — the result of a multimillion-dollar effort to ...

Okaloosa County and Destin, Florida, will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Tarpon Beach Gulf Front Park on July 7. The park will feature 340 feet of beachfront, parking, restrooms, pavilions ...

Florida’s panhandle coast is speckled with tourist hot spots, but none shine more as a family destination than the city of Destin. Famous for sugar-white sands, water sports, and diverse onshore ...

(NewsNation) — A 10-year-old Arkansas girl has been missing since Thursday in Destin, Florida, according to police. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook about Trinity Eslinger, ...