This article explains the origins of the names for several Florida counties, from Dade to Hendry. Many counties are named after historical figures, including explorers, governors, and military leaders ...

Did you know Palm Beach County was carved out of Dade County in 1909? Yes, and part of Palm Beach and Dade counties became ...

A huge chunk of Florida is under an extreme heat warning today, July 29, as temperatures and the heat index soar. Some areas could see the heat index hit 115 today as above-average high temperatures ...

Orange County is getting ready to expand from six commissioners to eight. Two new districts will have to be created, but ...

"No Kings" protests against President Trump and his administration are planned in 2,500 locations nationwide, including more ...

Despite cold temperatures, it does not look like Florida will see snow as dry air is expected to dominate, say forecasters.

The BOCC will have to decide between two district maps, 1A and 7B, which have left residents from different communities ...