Boaters should expect delays now through July 31.

The tax referendum could significantly harm rural counties, officials say.

Hit-and-run caused fatal injuries to pedestrian at U.S. 27 near Francisco Street in Clewiston.

In light of the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, local nonprofit organizations are feeling the brunt of the impacts as a lapse in SNAP benefits persist causing individuals as well as families to function without food for extended periods of time. Find out how one organization in particular is taking extra steps to help not only its clients, but also other local organizations weathering the storm of SNAP uncertainty.

Growing faster than almost any other state, Florida’s estimated population topped 23.3 million people this year, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Census Bureau.The Census Bureau estimated that Florida had 23,372,215 people as of July 1, up from 22,904,868 a year earlier. Florida’s increase of 467,347 people was second only to Texas, which gained 562,941.

Florida leads the nation in boating accidents and the Florida Keys leads the state. Life jackets worn at all times would lessen possible tragedy

U.S. Coast Guard crews from Tampa and Fort Myers were involved in the rescue of 15 people in two separate boating incidents on Saturday and Sunday in Southwest Florida waters.Seven adults and a child were rescued Saturday after their 28-foot boat boat capsized 36 miles off Boca Grande. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg crews came to the rescue of these boaters.On Sunday, seven boaters were rescued by a Fort Myers Beach U.S. Coast Guard crew after their boat took on water during inclement weather.No injuries were reported in either case.

There are boating safety tips that you need to know before you go onto the water.

Florida residents were undercounted in the last census, although Southwest Florida counties did pretty well at responding.

As many Florida visitors and residents enjoy Spring Break and St. Patrick's Day this weekend, the Florida Highway Patrol reminds everyone to celebrate responsibly. To ensure everyone's safety, it is important not to take risks and to plan ahead by designating a driver to ensure everyone arrives alive.