A study commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council and the athletes' group Protect Our Winters found that the 23 million people who participate in winter sports added an estimated $12.2 billion each year to the U.S. economy.

DESTIN — The Destin City Council on Monday approved the adoption of an ordinance to establish an idle-speed/no-wake boating safety zone immediately next to the city-owned Joe’s Bayou Recreation Area Boat Ramp and Kayak Launch.City officials say the bayou during the warmer months is often congested with vessels, with many of them being driven too fast, increasing the likelihood of boating accidents. [...]

The massive $1.5 trillion package would touch every American taxpayer and every corner of the U.S. economy

Senator-in-waiting says he'll leave "all the options on the table" when it comes to his votes next year

Underground service tunnel fire brought Hartsfield to a standstill; with power restored late Sunday, flights slowly get back on track

Airport spokesman says all airport operations are being affected and that outgoing flights were halted

Constitution Revision Commission has endorsed a measure that would require school superintendents to be appointed in all 67 school districts.

These Florida lotteries were drawn Saturday:Fantasy 5: 01-11-16-21-32Lotto: 06-12-32-38-40-45, estimated jackpot $6.5 millionLotto XTRA: 03Powerball: 09-35-37-50-63, Powerball 11, Power Play 2, estimated jackpot $250 millionMega Millions: estimated jackpot $223 millionPick 2 Evening: 3-3Pick 2 Midday: 1-7Pick 3 [...]

Crestview resident Sheila Knight became the parent to her two grandchildren when their mother disappeared.“Their mother has been missing for seven months, and they still haven’t found her,” Knight said.With the addition of a 10-year-old and a 9-year-old, Knight needed help with Christmas. She registered her grandchildren for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree, which will give Knight an opportunity to select gifts that her grandchildren want. [...]

John Skipper's announcement stuns the sports media business