Emergency preparedness experts say you may only have minutes to grab your go bag when disaster strikes — and building one does not have to be expensive. Marlon King, emergency services manager for the ...

There is a coordinated effort to restore and enhance marine fisheries habitats along Florida’s Coastal Corridor, including a major expansion of the network of artificial reefs along both coasts.

The stock market will provide. That seems to be the mantra of millions of people saving for retirement. And, with stocks still near record highs after several stumbles this year, you might feel the ...

Billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel planted a record-setting flag in Miami’s financial core, signing a historic $250-per-square-foot office lease that experts say marks a transition of the West ...

Age-verification has been a topic of hot debate recently, with many in the community feeling that keeping kids safe online is better handled by the parents. But what does that look like these days?

There is no such thing as a perfect recruit, but what if we could make one? Better yet, if college coaches built a high school football player in a lab, what he look like? What would be the most ...

Building a shed can feel stressful when you're trying to keep expenses low and avoid mistakes. You may worry about hidden permit rules or paying too much for materials. The key is knowing that **most ...

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A community on Florida's Gulf Coast has seen a large influx of new residents from the Midwest who are driving the area's rapid growth. The population of Sarasota County, Florida, has grown 12.4% over ...

USA TODAY Florida Network reporters created a "Frankenstein" running back recruit using traits from different players. The ideal running back was built using players from Florida's 2027 high school ...

From the warm sunshine on your back and the wind playing with your hair to the sound of the ocean waves crashing on the shore and a welcome seaside breeze, there really is nothing like a day spent at ...