The journey to Fort Island Beach is half the experience, taking you through a Florida that tourism brochures often overlook. From Crystal River, you’ll follow Fort Island Trail, a scenic road winding ...

Just south of the city, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park offers a unique combination of formal gardens and wild coastal ecosystems that showcase Florida’s diverse natural beauty. The park’s western ...

The “Capture… the Real Florida ” photo contest selected winners across three divisions: Professional/Hobbyist, Student, and ...

This barrier island in Southwest Florida is mostly known to locals but visitors should also enjoy its beautiful sands and ...

A husky named Gia, who was found with the alligator, and two quails are available for adoption at the shelter.

Have you ever wondered what the largest snake in North America is? Perhaps you’re interested in snake facts or curious to see ...

To give new life to shoreline habitats, a growing number of projects are harnessing the reef-building power of oysters.

Watch black skimmers, least terns, plovers and other shorebirds - along with some hungry dolphins - give a show at Fort Myers ...

We've rounded up 20 Florida beaches that will make you feel like you've sailed to the Caribbean—no passport required.

Florida state law allows for residents to keep a variety of strange animals as pets, though there are more than a few hoops ...

Two people were arrested after leading officers on a pursuit that reached speeds of 100 mph with an 18-month-old child in the ...

The state board that oversees Florida’s public universities has confirmed three more allies of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ...