Florida archaeologists have confirmed a stunning find hidden in plain sight: the site of Hernando de Soto’s winter encampment of 1539–1540 — and the location of the first Christmas ever celebrated on land that would become the United States.

Florida's next Buc-ee's is expected to be on the outskirts of Tallahassee, just north of Interstate 10 at the Capital Circle Northwest exit. The new Buc-ee's is slated to be part of a 73-acre development with more than 20 acres of commercial land and 60 acres zoned for residential properties, the Tallahassee Democrat reports.

As lawmakers return to Tallahassee next month, Visit Florida may once again face scrutiny over whether the state’s tourism bureau is still worth its roughly $80 million annual price tag.

Tallahassee has been dubbed one of the top 20 “Best College Towns in America” for 2025 as WalletHub, a personal finance company, ranked it no. 15.

Duce Robinson, who surpassed the 1,000-yard mark in 2025, seemed coy when asked about his return earlier in the year, stating that there was a time and place to make that decision. Robinson was Florida State’s first 1,000-yard receiver since 2019 and the 14th 1,000-yard receiver in program history.

The only Frank Lloyd Wright-designed private residence in Florida, known as Spring House, is on the market for $2.1 million. Built in 1954 for the Lewis family, the home is a unique hemicycle design and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Florida offers a variety of uniquely themed restaurants, from alien-themed taco joints to Christmas-themed seafood shacks. These restaurants provide not only delicious food but also immersive and entertaining dining experiences. Many of these quirky ...

Nov 23, 2024; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Brock Glenn (11) warms up before the game against the Charleston Southern Buccaneers at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images | Melina Myers-Imagn Images

Former Pensacola Catholic star Ja'Bril Rawls is set to remain at Florida State after flirting with the transfer portal.