This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network – Florida takes readers around the state ...

Florida is definitely an ideal destination for beach-loving families. As a Florida-based mom and frequent traveler around the Sunshine State, I've spent time on beaches all over the state, often with ...

"Like I told my customers yesterday, ‘I am not quite sure how today’s fishing trip is gonna go because this is my first trip in the Gulf of America.’" ...