Florida is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including several protected and endangered species. South Florida contains over 2 million acres of unique conservation lands like the Everglades and Big ...

This is the time of year when living in the subtropics pays off for outdoors enthusiasts who aren't big fans of humbling ...

Everglades City, Florida, is known as the "Stone Crab Capital of the World." Stone crab season runs from October 15 to May 1, with strict harvesting rules to maintain the population. Stone crabs are a ...

Hundreds of non-native animal & plant species live in Florida. They prey on native critters & damage native ecosystems.

During heavy rains, excess nutrients run into nearby watersheds, where they can feed potentially toxic algae blooms.

Exploring the Everglades is one activity many want to experience with native animals and plants, swampy terrain, and history ...

Just because school is back in full swing and chilly weather is upon us doesn’t mean vacation season is on hold for the winter months. Winter travel doesn’t mean having to jet off to a tropical ...

In the heart of Central Florida lies a bargain hunter’s paradise so vast and varied that it feels less like shopping and more like embarking on an expedition worthy of Indiana Jones—if Indy were ...

And while it probably wouldn't harm a manatee if you were somehow able to swim to it and give it a hug, do you dare touch one of these gentle giants?