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On January 3, 1971, Polk County's Lawton Chiles took his seat in the U.S. Senate. Honestly, his campaign was pretty wild for Florida. Nobody really knew him at first, so he decided to walk—yep, actually walk—1,003 miles from Pensacola all the way down to Key West. "Walkin' Lawton" met people face to face, shook hands, listened to their stories. It took him 91 days and more than one pair of boots. People called it a “public relations stroke of genius,” and it worked. Chiles cr

Tiger Woods reacts as he wins the Masters golf tournament, Sunday, April 14, 2019, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File) Tiger Woods turned 50 on Tuesday, Dec. 30. Hard to believe, right? He’s spent decades making history on the golf course and fighting through plenty away from it. No one else has ever held all four major titles at once. He’s won 82 PGA Tour events—that’s tied for the record. The guy’s body has taken a beating, too. Surgeries on his legs and back,

Get ready—Citrus County’s favorite celebration of manatees is back. The 39th Annual Florida Manatee Festival splashes into Crystal River on January 17–18, 2026, filling downtown and the gorgeous Kings Bay area with two days packed full of fun. The Citrus County Chamber of Commerce puts on the festival, with support from Coast to Coast Heating & Air Conditioning, LLC. Every year, the Manatee Festival gets bigger, more creative, and—let’s be honest—more fun for everyone. You ca

All photos courtesy of New Smyrna Beach Visitors Bureau Welcome 2026 on the coast—New Smyrna Beach really knows how to celebrate. Whether you call it home or you’re just passing through for the holidays, you’ll find a mix of high-energy parties, laid-back gatherings, and those quiet, unforgettable sunrise moments right on the Atlantic. There’s no better place to kick off the new year. New Year’s Eve on the Beach Over at Corkscrew Bar & Grille, things get rolling early. They’r