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Tourism in Florida is growing, though the increases are held back by Canadians continuing to stay away from the Sunshine State. About a half million fewer may have visited the state last year.

Visit Florida reports a slight increase between July and September despite fewer Canadian tourists amid tensions between the countries.

Visit Florida estimated 2.295 million overseas travelers during the quarter this year, an 11.4% jump from the same period in 2024. But the estimated 640,000 Canadian visitors to Florida during the quarter marked a 20%drop from 2024.

So far in 2025, Canadian travel bookings to Florida airports are down. The estimated decrease varies depending on the information source.

After some Canadian 'snowbirds' decided not to travel to America this year, one South Florida motel owner says he's seen an increase in cancellations — with the reasoning being political.

Beginning Friday, Canadians looking to stay in the U.S longer than 30 days will need to register with the government. How will this affect the snowbirds who come to Florida?

Every winter, hundreds of thousands of older Canadians spend the winter in the United States. But recently Canadian snowbirds are shifting their attention to other matters.

Mexico’s president says he has put relations with the United States and Canadian embassies “on pause” after the two countries voiced concerns over a proposed controversial judicial overhaul.

U.S. and Canadian officials this month discussed the Biden administration’s approval of a Florida plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, which is concerned about safeguarding its drug supply

Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada. It’s the first time any U.S. state has used the approach and follows years of frustration with U.S. drug prices

AHCA Secretary Jason Weida told a state House panel he is “cautiously optimistic” the FDA will approve the plan, which the state has been pursuing since 2019.

Travel to Florida from Canada has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels, but visa issues continue to complicate the state's efforts to draw overseas visitors.