Marina restaurants offer a distinct waterfront dining experience with picturesque views and atmospheres that range from laid-back to upscale. Marinas are a safe haven for boaters and provide a place ...

An apartment complex public hearing morphed into a discussion over whether the city of Sarasota's affordable housing ...

Level up your gardening expertise by recycling your yard waste. Presented by UF/IFAS Extension Osceola County. Advance registration required.11 a.m.-noon June 23, St. Cloud Library, 810 13th St., St.

A wealth of history and ecology await in South Florida's abundant nature preserves. Experience it firsthand solo or on tours ...

One of the latest medical trends in America is Direct Primary Care (also known as DPC), a subscription-based healthcare model whereby patients pay a nominal monthly or annual fee in return for ...

Day trips from Orlando offer a variety of experiences, from enjoying nature and exotic wildlife to the thrill of a theme park ...

A divided federal appeals court refused to halt a district judge's order that requires the Florida Department of ...

A curious manatee strikes a pose December 21, 2015 as the sea cow finds a warmer water refuge at Blue Spring State Park from the St. Johns River located in Orange City, Florida.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A new showdown is brewing over manatee protection. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is fighting back on a ruling requiring Florida to step up protections.

The state had 800 manatee deaths in 2022, before the number dropped to 555 in 2023 and 565 in 2024, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data.

Future of Florida's manatees in jeopardy after record breaking death rates BY Nicole Griffin Orlando UPDATED 9:31 AM ET Oct. 25, 2021 PUBLISHED 11:34 AM ET Oct. 20, 2021 PUBLISHED 11:34 AM EDT Oct ...

A round of applause for the 10-and-Under and 8-and-Under Miss Manatee All-Star fastpitch softball teams, each of whom just won Miss Florida Championships in their respective divisions. The 10U ...