Proposed laws would stop cities from regulating short-term rentals

Two bills, one in the Florida House and one in the Senate, would stop local governments from making rules against short-term rentals like Airbnb and VRBO.

Baseball is back: Teams, fans return to Florida for spring training

With temperatures in the mid-50s, Friday was a cold one for most Floridians. But for some baseball fans from up north, it’s still paradise.

St. Pete is seeing a hotel boom, but one industry expert urges caution

The city of St. Petersburg is booming. The city's population has gone up 5% in five years and the median age of residents is dropping. 

Study shows snowbirds are staying longer and spending more money 

Snowbirds are flocking to Lakeland and it’s a bigger than usual invasion, which means a bigger boost for the local economy than in previous years.  

Open containers allowed on St. Pete's new pier

Thursday morning, the City of St. Petersburg decided it will allow open containers on the walkways of the new Pier District.

Florida fast train will connect Orlando tourists to Miami cruise port

Florida's new high-speed rail is building a station at PortMiami, giving theme park tourists the opportunity for a car-free vacation by connecting them to the cruise capital of the world.

Pinellas County bans horseback riding near Skyway bridge

A popular activity in Pinellas County is being shut down. The Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday night to ban horseback riding near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. Officials say the hobby is damaging seagrass and causing water quality issues.