In a state famous for its man-made attractions, Jonathan Dickinson State Park offers something increasingly rare – an authentic slice of wild Florida that reminds us why people fell in love with the ...

State lawmakers will get a chance in 2026 to ditch the common mockingbird in favor of the America flamingo as the state bird.

The park preserves a remarkable cross-section of natural Florida – from rare scrub habitat to lush river swamps – creating a paradise for hikers, paddlers, wildlife enthusiasts, and anyone who ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Former state Sen. Jay Collins is Florida's new lieutenant governor, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday at a news conference. The Republican Party of Florida had disclosed the ...

If you have implemented birdscaping tips to turn your yard and garden into a bird haven, you probably have a front-row seat to all kinds of avian critters. You may be overly familiar with visiting ...

Storyteller Gary Bremen, a retired National Park Ranger, and singer/songwriter Grant Livingston performed at Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park in 2019. Glenn Allman The threatened Florida ...

Two Republican House members have signaled they are prepared to continue one of the statehouse’s longest running political feuds. Reps. Chip LaMarca, R-Lighthouse Point, and Jim Mooney, R-Islamorada, ...

ENGLEWOOD – The Environmental Conservancy of North Port and Surrounding Areas closed Sept. 5 on the purchase of a quarter-acre lot in prime Florida Scrub-Jay habitat on Clearwater Street, after ...

A nonprofit group purchased a quarter-acre lot in Englewood to protect Florida Scrub-Jay habitat. The Environmental Conservancy of North Port and Surrounding Areas raised $15,000 for the purchase.