Here we profile 12 of the most famous railroad tycoons in the 1800s and early 1900s who helped shape the modern industry in ...

The governing body overseeing Orlando’s SunRail commuter operation has authorized a study of the Sunshine Corridor project, ...

Amtrak has announced its new Mardi Gras Service passenger rail along the Gulf Coast. Trains will run to and from Louisiana.

The dry season is ramping up, and the ground is feeling it, especially in South Florida, where some areas are now under an extreme drought. Comparing the analysis from last week to this most recent ...

Two people have died and at least six are injured following a shooting on Florida State University's campus Thursday morning. The university announced at 3:30 p.m. that "law enforcement has ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NEXSTAR/WFLA) – At least two people have died and six people are hospitalized after a gunman, who is now in custody, opened fire at Florida State University Thursday, according to ...

On April 17, there were 71 brush fires burning in Florida. No rain is in the forecast through the Easter weekend. Among the fires is the Powerline Fire in Volusia County, burning 270 acres.

Spring 1998 and 1999 were especially bad for wildfires in Florida. A 1999 fire in Port St. Lucie torched 2,400 acres and 43 homes. Wildfire suppression and prevention is headed by the Florida ...

That first golden era ended as the advent of Florida railroads allowed such tourists to head further south to Palm Beach and Miami. The local hotels, all wooden, burned or deteriorated ...