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Southwest Florida beach conditions report

Get the latest information on Southwest Florida beach conditions courtesy of Mote Marine Lab.

Satellite Beach Disappearing?

Scientists say a Central Florida beach could be withering away, according to a study.

Florida Senate Race: On Charlie Crist and Flip-Flopping

Florida Senate candidate Charlie Crist fights flip-flopping charges as the GOP's Marco Rubio surges ahead in some polls and the Democrats' Kendrick Meek appeals to the left

Data shows tourists went to Florida's East coast after oil spill

Florida East coast beach destinations, along with those in South Carolina and Georgia, have benefited the most from visitors who turned away from the Florida Panhandle and the oil spill this summer, newdata shows.

Beach cleanup a murky job in South Florida

Liliana Ibañez and Karina Añez found themselves Wednesday about 50 yards on the wrong side of Crandon Park's safe-swimming zone Wednesday.

Cuban overtones dropped from Florida race

PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 8 (UPI) -- Organizers of the 24 Hours of LeMons auto race said they would scratch references to communist rebel leader Che Guevara from their December race in Florida. Che Guevara - Florida - Cuba - 24 Hours of LeMons - Auto racing

Florida banks' health improves slightly

Florida's banks saw a tiny improvement in their financial health last quarter, but they're still suffering greatly from the real estate bust, a bank rating firm said Wednesday.

Tongue-in-cheek South Florida race drops Che Guevara logo, 'Cuba of the North' name

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Organizers of an irreverent Florida auto race that used Che Guevara's image in its logo have dropped the Cuban revolutionary from promotional materials after public outcry.

Oil fears slam one beach, but spare another

It's Florida's reputation that's stained - not its beaches. But some cities along Florida's panhandle are faring better than others.

Para-sailing woman impaled on umbrella after being swept along beach

Alejandra White was dragged across a popular Florida beach when a rope line connecting her sail to a speedboat snapped.