While driving from the East Coast to the West Coast of the United States in one day would be far-fetched, if not impossible, driving from Florida’s Atlantic Coast to Gulf Coast in a day is much easier to fathom.

Drilling for oil and gas had already been banned in much of the Gulf off the coast of Florida, but that would have expired in certain areas in 2032. There has been bipartisan support for a permanent ban, but it hasn't gotten much traction in Congress.

The SS United States was poised to set sail at the end of last year on her final voyage from Philadelphia to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico to become an artificial reef. But Coast Guard concerns have complicated the trip south.

Why stop at Gulf of America? Our maps are full of foreign names and languages — including a Palm Beach resort with a Spanish name.

The Gulf of Mexico has been known by many names over the years. Renaming it could cause navigational issues for international sailors.

So, as the Deep South grapples with the foreign language of snowflake icons making a (for some, repeat) appearance in weather apps, a reality check is in order.

Long before Trump expressed interest in a name change, conquerors have battled to claim the wealth of its rich waters.

Among the first executive orders set to be signed by President-elect Donald Trump will be an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the newly named "Gulf of America." During his January press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump declared he would change the name, saying the gulf is currently run by cartels and that "it’s ours."

The Coast Guard said that to start moving the ship south, the county needed to restore the ship's structural integrity and demonstrate it could withstand the expected harsh journey.

Done with cold weather? From the Keys’ turquoise waters to the Panhandle’s white-sand shores and beyond, here are the Sunshines State’s best beaches to visit.

A rare winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain to Florida, Texas and other parts of the South next week. While some uncertainty remains over exactly how much snow will fall,