Small lake towns in the South juggle two identities. On weekdays, they run on school schedules, hardware store hours,... The ...

Discover hidden Florida lakes where locals escape crowds, unwind by serene waters, and soak up nature’s quiet beauty year-round.

Author and professor Joy Castro explores the early 20th-century Cuban community of Key West in her book "Tears and Flowers." ...

Hidden in the heart of Lake Placid, Florida, there’s a little red building where culinary magic happens every morning in the form of freshly baked muffins that will haunt your dreams.

Dreaming of a lakeside retirement? These 10 affordable U.S. lake towns offer stunning views, nearby healthcare, and active communities—all without breaking your budget.

Sixteen Polk County high schools performed their art in an eventful day that lasted midday until the end, including ...

Florida Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins is expected to tour Mount Dora on Wednesday after torrential rain washed out roads and ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Two Florida university students and an advocacy group for retirees are asking a federal judge to let them intervene in a lawsuit filed by young Republican groups challenging the ...

Florida is full of surprises. There’s what we think we know about the state—namely sunny beaches and Disney World. And then ...

In Florida's Ocala National Forest, springs are the thing. Swimming, snorkeling and hiking are all popular activities in the vast, wooded area.

Major pieces contributing are of course The Ledger’s 2024 Bowler of the Year in Mason Griffin, who transferred from Lakeland, ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. — Law enforcement arrested a 61-year-old man for allegedly killing a couple before setting his apartment on fire more than 40 years ago. Detectives from the Lake Wales Police ...