Fort Walton Beach officials say federal permitting issues are stalling waterfront improvements, but the city plans to issue ...

Unlike Florida’s more famous beaches where finding a spot to place your towel feels like a competitive sport, Playalinda offers something increasingly rare in the Sunshine State: space to breathe.

The city of Fort Lauderdale is planning to replace the decades-old, beachside basketball courts with pickleball courts, part of a deal with developers for a massive condo and hotel project.