ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — On March 3, 1845, Florida became our country’s 27th state. It only took five years for the population to grow to 87,445 people, according to the Florida Department of State. Now ...

Florida is the third-largest state in America, with a population of 21 million. Apart from its size, Florida is home to a huge, varied, and dynamic population and natural environment. The Sunshine ...

In 2006, the Sunshine State welcomed 83.9 million visitors -- more than the combined populations of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Tennessee. But how well do ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) – If you need a reason to celebrate, then try celebrating National Florida Day which is today! The history of Florida dates back to 1845 when it joined the United States of America.

In order to advance economic security for women and families in Florida, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all. Click here to view other ...