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Wekiwa Springs State Park Adds Four Glamping Tents
Four air-conditioned glamping tents are now available at Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, with rates starting at $119.
What to Know Before Visiting Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins
This free Homosassa historic site preserves 1850s sugar-mill machinery and a complex chapter of Florida history.
Ovation Orlando Aims for 2028 Opening Near Disney World
A planned 77-acre dining, hotel, retail and entertainment district is slated for the I-4 and U.S. 192 area.
Ovation Orlando Plans Entertainment District Near Disney World
A proposed Kissimmee dining, hotel and entertainment district is targeting construction in 2027 and an opening in 2028.
Lake Helen Weighs Mixed-Use Plan Near I-4
A proposal near Interstate 4 and Orange Camp Road includes restaurants, a hotel and 348 homes.
Florida State Parks Offer Free Day-Use Entry on Veterans Day
Day-use admission will be waived statewide Nov. 11, with three parks excluded.
Ovation Orlando Plans Detail 77-Acre Resort-Area District
The proposed Kissimmee complex would bring retail, dining, entertainment and a 350-room convention hotel near Disney.
South Florida Veterans Day Deals, Ceremonies and Free Park Entry
Free state park entry, local ceremonies and military discounts are available across South Florida on Nov. 11.
Topsail Hill Preserve Opens New Visitor and Nature Center
The new $4.2 million facility near the park entrance adds educational displays and space for community programs.
Florida Parks to Waive Admission Fees on Veterans Day
Florida state parks and National Park Service sites will waive eligible entrance fees for all visitors Nov. 11.
Veterans Day 2026: What’s Closed in Florida Nov. 11
Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with most Florida schools and government offices closed.
ECP Prepares for Busy Thanksgiving Travel Period
Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport expects full flights and busy parking around Thanksgiving.
Bentley EV Makes Florida Debut at Sunny Isles Tower
Bentley Residences Miami used its oceanfront sales gallery to introduce the 2027 Torcal and showcase its in-home garage design.
Panama City Draws Atlanta Boomers Seeking Beach Living
A U-Haul report ranked the Panama City area first for net-gain boomer moves from Atlanta.
St. Augustine Sets Free Recycling Event for Nov. 20
City residents can bring documents, electronics and used cooking oil to the free Nov. 20 event.
Jacksonville Seeks New Use for Historic Snyder Memorial Church
The city is seeking redevelopment proposals for the 130-year-old downtown landmark by Feb. 3, 2027.
Former Disney’s BoardWalk Gallery Plans Celebration Reopening
Promenade Fine Art Gallery, which closed at Disney’s BoardWalk in 2025, plans to reopen as Imagination Fine Art Gallery.
Former Disney World President Named to Orlando Airport Board
Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed former Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle to the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority.
Jacksonville Zoo’s Gardens Get Year-Round Care
The zoo’s horticulture staff tends thousands of plants while preparing the grounds for seasonal events.
Disney Settles, Drops Resort Tax Cases in Orange County
Settlements set revised just values for Disney’s Grand Floridian and Polynesian resorts, while five other cases were dismissed.
Six Florida Getaways a Travel Writer Returns To
From Anna Maria Island seafood to Orlando parks, these are six Florida stops highlighted by a longtime visitor.
Allegiant, Sun Country Check-In Details at Orlando Airport
Allegiant and Sun Country passengers should use Terminal A counters at Orlando International Airport.
Explore Fort Clinch’s History and Ocean Views on Amelia Island
Fort Clinch State Park pairs a well-preserved 19th-century fort with trails, shoreline and living-history events.
Wind Advisory Covers Disney Area for Second Straight Day
Orange and Osceola counties are under a Wind Advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with gusts up to 45 mph possible.