Florida's Panhandle hides quieter stretches of white sand and emerald water where crowds thin out, wildlife thrives, and beach days feel refreshingly local.

Heated pools and lazy rivers, even in winter.

Gulf State Park Nature Center in Gulf Shores, Alabama, is a great family-friendly activity. They have great ranger progr ...

A Florida vacation is pretty much always a good idea. After all, the Sunshine State really lives up to its nickname. For many Southerners, the getaway possibilities are endless thanks to an easy ...

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Sinfonia Gulf Coast will present "Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner" on January 8. The tribute concert features a full orchestra and a trio of acclaimed vocalists. Performers include Shaleah ...

Destin officials recently announced Florida has purchased land on Holiday Isle to build a public park with trails, pavilions and around 100 parking spaces in an effort to expand access to the Gulf ...

WELCOME BACK. WE’RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT ONE OF THE BOATERS WHO WENT MISSING, OR THE COAST OF FORT MYERS ON SATURDAY. HE WAS AN ATTORNEY BASED IN BOCA RATON. COAST GUARD CALLED OFF THAT SEARCH LAST ...

Read full article: Boaters warned to steer clear of endangered whales off Merritt Island Boat sank 28 miles west of Egmont Key LEE COUNTY, Fla. – A dayslong search has been suspended for two men who ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Joyce Edwards had 29 points, Madina Okot scored 27 and No. 3 South Carolina overpowered Florida Gulf Coast 105-43 on Saturday. Edwards had 10 rebounds and Okot 12 as the ...

The new Mardi Gras Service runs from New Orleans to Mobile, Ala., and lets visitors explore the Gulf Coast’s pleasantly walkable waterfront towns without a car. The Mardi Gras Service crosses the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Amanda Julca/Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton Exterior view of the waterfront suites at the Baker's Cay ...