A Florida deputy was arrested last week after he was caught trying to sneak MDMA pills onto a cruise ship in a Skittles bag, authorities said.

The Orlando-based liquor store chain is planning a two-story ABC Fine Wine & Spirits near Bradenton in Oalmetto, according to Manatee County building records. County plans say the store will span nearly 11,000 square feet, about a quarter of the size of a Publix, across the two floors.

Orlando came in second for being the most sober curious city in the country, behind only Atlanta, according to the study. Miami was ranked ninth. The study also found that Florida ranks among the top 20 states for patrons ordering nonalcoholic beverages.

If you're interested in a Florida vacation that doesn't involve sandy beaches or overcrowded theme parks, this butterfly park may be what you're looking for.

Monthly ridership for Brightline finished 2024 on a record note for its route from Orlando. The Miami-based intercity rail service said in a ridership report released in January that it set a record of 162,

Jimmy Butler is set to be available for the Miami Heat’s home game against the Orlando Magic on Monday. The veteran forward has completed his two-game suspension and is cleared to suit up as he is not listed on the team’s injury report, signaling his potential return to action.

Orlando International Airport, MCO, and Miami International Airport, MIA, were listed among the top 10 busiest airports in North America.

Florida's been cold this January. Here’s what month it usually starts getting warm in Florida and what the hottest and coldest days on record are.

Attracting STEM professions is key for metro areas that want to create higher-paying jobs for their residents in fast-growing industries.

More Orlando restaurants have been added to the Florida Michelin Guide for 2025. The guide, which signed a three-year deal with Visit Florida and tourism agencies in Tampa, Orlando and Miami in 2022, on Jan. 15 revealed the addition of 10 new restaurants. Four of those are in Orlando and the other six are in Miami, with none being added in Tampa.

Miami Heat finding themselves with dual Jimmy Butler realities when it comes to his availability amid suspensions.

The University of Florida has cleared men’s basketball coach Todd Golden following a four-month Title IX investigation into allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and stalking.