Best Old Florida eateries: From a boat-only oyster bar steeped in history to century-old steakhouses and waterfront gems, these 16 time-honored Sunshine State spots serve up character as rich as their menus—including one in Marion County — find out.
Insurance crisis in Florida heartland: Inland communities around Lake Okeechobee are facing the state’s highest home insurance non-renewal rates and soaring premiums as insurers pull back over climate and cost risks — find out why.
Tomato trade showdown: Florida lawmakers hail April’s decision to terminate the 2019 suspension agreement and slap a 17.09% anti-dumping tariff on Mexican imports, even as Arizona and Texas warn of higher grocery bills with the TSA ending July 14 — find out if U.S. shoppers could pay more.
Spearfisher nabbed in Florida Keys: A Port St. Lucie man was arrested June 29 after deputies say he speared a protected tarpon and mangrove snapper at mile marker 65, violating state permit and spearfishing laws — learn what penalties he faces.
DeSantis’ net worth tops $2M: Governor Ron DeSantis saw his net worth climb 18 percent in 2024 to $2,087,550, fueled again by a $625,500 HarperCollins book payment — find out what’s behind his financial surge.
Million-dollar condo sell-off threat: Updated Florida safety rules put 140 La Fontana condo owners in West Palm Beach on the hook for massive repair bills unless they sell their units for about $1 million each — find out.
Crossbred corals tackle bleaching: University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium and Tela Coral are planting Honduran-Florida hybrids on bleached reefs off Miami to test heat resilience in Elkhorn — find out if they succeed.
$1.52M planning grants: FloridaCommerce’s Community Planning and Technical Assistance program is offering $1.52 million to help local municipalities tackle economic development, resiliency, and planning priorities, with applications due August 1, 2025 — find out how to apply.
Churches tapped for housing: Florida’s “Yes in God’s Backyard” law took effect July 1, lifting zoning barriers so faith groups can build affordable homes but leaving financing and capacity questions unanswered — find out what’s next.
HOV lane rules repealed: Florida has ended mandatory carpool requirements on interstates and stopped issuing HOV decals for hybrids and EVs as of July 1 — find out how this affects your commute.
Other Florida headlines this week
- Florida baseball adds former Ole Miss infielder
- Florida ranks second luckiest lottery state
- Quaint towns dot Florida’s forgotten seafood coastline
- Florida man recreates iconic Jaws boat
- Florida seeks volunteers to wrangle Everglades snakes
- Florida Highway Patrol wins with ‘wild’ cruiser
- Florida angler ties flier fish state record
