Pickleball plan raises fear of ‘whitening’ Florida beachfront community

A proposal to rip out decades-old public basketball courts on Fort Lauderdale’s historic beachfront and replace them with new pickleball facilities has enraged residents, and prompted some to suggest an underlying racial motive. The two oceanside courts …

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How developers gained government status in Florida, then got bonds to build big

A Naples developer had big plans in 2022 to bring more than 850 homes to a rural area of DeSoto County, betting the region’s unprecedented housing demand would continue stretching further east into Arcadia. With no connections to municipal sewers, the …

Video shows alligator “knocking” at front door of Florida home during mating season

By Sergio Candido Click here for updates on this story     TORTUGA, Florida (WFOR) — A Florida homeowner had an unexpected visitor Friday morning when an alligator was spotted knocking — literally — on front doors in the Tortuga community, about 145 miles …

Florida Bill Banning Pride Flag at Some Disney World Locations Fails

The 2025 Florida Legislative session ended last week. While it did not finalize the state’s budget, the legislature did pass several laws that directly impact your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation, including a new law governing how tourist tax …

CBS Sports has Tennesseee Volunteers as Florida football's most important game in 2025

Florida football faces yet another brutal schedule this coming fall after taking on one of the toughest slates in 2024. Nothing comes easy for these Gators, but Billy Napier and Co. are certainly up for the challenge. Looking ahead at the 2025 schedule, …

4th annual Grand Bonsai Exhibition held at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Sunday marked the last day of the fourth annual Grand Bonsai Exhibition at Oak Hammock at the University of Florida. More than 60 trees were on display from participants from all over North Florida. People who attended got the …

Heavy rain expected throughout South Florida starting on Monday

Active weather is gearing up to move into South Florida and a frontal boundary has been draped and stalled in the Gulf over the last several days. Heading into Monday, it starts to get some movement and begins advancing toward the area. The front should …

Governor DeSantis Selected Inductees to Florida Women’s Hall of Fame

Governor Ron DeSantis recently announced the selection three inductees to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis selected Belle Yates Bear, Mary Brickell, and Dotti Groover-Skipper to the Florida Women’s Hall of Fame. Each year, …

Florida bill would help third-party app developers access Apple’s App Store

(The Center Square) – A Florida congresswoman has filed legislation she hopes will make it easier for smaller third-party app developers to make their products available on Apple’s App Store. U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, introduced the App Store …