Florida beaches

Under current Florida law, only legislators can ban smoking in public places. But that might change.

A Northwest Florida judge has refused to toss out a lawsuit seeking possible sanctions against a Santa Rosa County attorney who drew national attention for dressing as the Grim Reaper to criticize Gov. Ron DeSantis’ handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lawmakers want to give local governments the ability to regulate tobacco use on city and county owned property like parks and beaches. But some are worried about what those changes could mean for the rights of smokers.

A Senate Democrat this week filed a proposal that could refuel a debate about beach access in Florida. But Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton,…

Florida Gov. Rick Scott issued an executive order Thursday requesting Florida counties to ensure beach access for the public, contradicting a law he…

Nearly 4,000 jellyfish stings have been reported at Volusia County beaches in the last two weeks.

A new Florida law could make it harder for local governments to keep certain parts of the beach open to the public. In Florida, public beach access has…

Deerfield Beach is following Miami Beach's lead in prohibiting plastic foam containers, like Styrofoam, on the sand.Deerfield Beach officials banned…

A Senate panel has approved a plan to appropriate new dollars for the St. Johns River and Florida’s springs. But the proposal could wind up vying for...