For a unique, nature-based experience on your beach vacation, head to "Puerto Rico's Garden," a gorgeous inland area filled ...

Nestled on Florida’s Nature Coast about 90 minutes north of Tampa, this waterfront paradise feels like it exists in its own timezone – Crystal River Standard Time, where everything moves just a little ...

Despite officials' best efforts, poor weather caused them to cancel the 'world's shortest parade' and other Fourth of July ...

Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River is famous for its winter visitors – hundreds of manatees! These springs might be the most photographed in all of Florida, and for good reason. The water is an ...

The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor a disturbance that could affect your Fourth of July weekend across ...

The Trump administration’s government-wide staff cuts threaten federally protected manatees in a Florida national wildlife refuge established for the purpose of safeguarding the beloved sea cows, ...

Goodwill Manasota spans Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto, Hardee and portions of Lee and northwest Charlotte counties. In 2024, it served more than 7,000 individuals; placed 1,563 in jobs; helped 463 ...

Manatee County leaders made development decision to deny two residential projects due to flooding, traffic and population concerns during a recent land use meeting.

School leaders ignored warning signs years before an employee was accused of touching students inappropriately, a lawsuit claims.

Hurricane Hunters to check Invest 91L in Caribbean for possible tropical development The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of disturbed weather over Central America that is expected to ...

Yes, Florida has to follow the Endangered Species Act when it comes to protecting its beloved, highly imperiled manatees — at least for now, a federal appeals court has ruled.