I come to bury Latvala, not to praise him
Friends, Floridians, countrymen, lend me your ears. I come to bury Jack Latvala, not to praise him. The…
Florida pavilion, Florida House offer taste of Sunshine State history in nation’s capital
As Washington, D.C., celebrates the nation’s 250th anniversary, Florida will have a major presence in the nation’s capital…
A grouper-sandwich town like St. Pete shouldn’t chase Michelin stars
In the summer of 2022, my family was in London for Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. I caught COVID…
VISIT FLORIDA Highlights St. Augustine as City that Shaped U.S. History
Video series hosted by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recognizes local history during America250 America 250: A Portrait of…
Chip Wile isn’t leaving VISIT FLORIDA after new job. Instead, he’s rising up to Chair
In November, NASCAR executive Chip Wile announced he was leaving his Florida-based job with the racing organization. But…
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — Week of 5.24.26
The $114.5 billion spending plan for Fiscal Year 2026-27 finally cleared both chambers Friday after weeks of overtime…
Tourism in Florida remains strong despite surging gas prices
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – The surge in gas prices might be changing people’s travel plans but it’s not…
America 250 Comes to Life in Florida Through Statewide Celebrations and New Historical Docuseries
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With July 4th on the horizon, Florida is spotlighting its pivotal role…
VISIT FLORIDA’s revised Canada visitor data is good news, says CEO Griffin
Other notables from the Sunshine State include more than 100 new hotels under construction, and expanding infrastructure like…
6 Florida Beaches With The Best Shelling—And Barely Any Crowds
Florida’s coastline is home to more than white sandy beaches and cool breezes. It is also the place…
This Is Florida’s Closest Airport To The Beach
The boardwalk near Smathers Beach in Key West – Zhukova Valentyna/Shutterstock People from all over the world flock…
Florida’s signature industry shows up for Tourism Day at the Capitol
Tourism spending produces an estimated $2K in tax savings per Florida family, VISIT FLORIDA says. Florida tourism and…