But even beach funding supporters warn requests to boost spending will face a challenging budget climate in the Florida ...

Sarah Sharp Farish was deeply devoted to her family and to many causes she held dear, including preserving and enhancing the ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Since 1904, crowds have gathered in downtown Tampa for Gasparilla, a celebration featuring a mock invasion of the city to honor the memory of the legendary pirate, José Gaspar. According ...

Once the College Football Playoff field is set on Sunday, Dec. 7, the conference and its bowl partners will select teams ...

Just off Gasparilla Island, a small colony of Florida burrowing owls – a state-threatened species – is holding on as ...

Sarah Sharp Farish passed away on November 24, 2025 at home in Boca Grande, Florida, surrounded by her family. Raised in ...

The college football season begins in August and runs through January 19, 2026 - the date of the second College Football Playoff expanded tournament championship. The primary television ...

The crowd wanted 449-pound Desmond Watson to score a touchdown late in the Gasparilla Bowl on Friday against Tulane. Coach Billy Napier had another plan and the Florida Gators loved it. Rather than ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Children’s Gasparilla is set to make its return to Tampa on Jan. 18. Tampa Bay’s young pirates can participate in the festivities from noon to 7:30 p.m. The popular children’s event will ...

HAINES CITY, Fla. — When talking about peaches, many people think of Georgia. But the state of California produces the most peaches in the country. A lesser-known state for peaches is Florida, ...

For those seeking a more natural beach experience, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park preserves a barrier island ecosystem where mangroves, sea oats, and native vegetation create a stunning backdrop to ...