While oyster harvesting there was halted in 2020, officials say reviving the industry would help the area's economy. It would resume in 2026.

The 2.5-acre cemetery, believed to be the city's first burial ground for African American residents, was created in 1901. In the mid-1920s, it was owned by white businessmen who sold parts for development.

The city will tripling the amount of officers on patrol and beach sweeps with police on horseback.

More than 2,000 Veterans Affairs employees have been laid off nationwide, per Trump and DOGE's orders to cut costs and "increase efficiency."

The drop coincided with eight private insurers last week being able to assume Citizens policies under what is known as a “depopulation” program.

Removing property taxes would weaken local governments and kill the source of most school district funding in Florida, according to the Florida Policy Institute.

Florida is ranked 11th for manufacturing jobs, and the goal of state leaders is to be in the top 5 by 2030. Businesses and the public are encouraged to nominate any state-manufactured product for the contest.

Here is a list of some of the major pieces of legislation lawmakers are expected to tackle when the session begins March 4.

Higher prices have sent consumers in search of locally produced eggs and inspired do-it-yourself chicken farmers among local residents.

Emergency housing for 426 Lakeland families displaced by Hurricane Milton will end on April 9.

The St. Petersburg City Council continues to question why some residents' water bills were as much as six times the normal amount following last year's hurricanes.

Insurance companies are refusing to pay out for storm-damaged homes and even canceling policies.