A study by Lake.com declared Florida's Lake Okeechobee the most polluted lake in the United States. High levels of phosphorous and turbidity, resulting from decades of pollution, contributed to the ...

SOURCES OF FUNDING. YOUR REACTION TONIGHT TO THAT TRAVEL WEBSITE TODAY THAT CALLED LAKE OKEECHOBEE THE DIRTIEST LAKE IN AMERICA SOUTH FLOOD WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT DISAGREES WITH THE EVIDENCE.

LARGEST FRESHWATER LAKE IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA, BUT A NEW STUDY ALSO RANKS IT AS THE DIRTIEST LAKE IN THE COUNTRY. ANGELA ROZIER JOINING US IN THE STUDIO WITH REACTION FROM LOCAL OFFICIALS ABOUT THIS ...

FROSTPROOF, Fla. (WJW) – Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a man drowned in a Florida lake on Sunday afternoon. According to Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the drowning happened at Lake Clinch ...

Eight males have been arrested in connection with the lakeside “riot,” and they range in age from 17 to 40, the sheriff’s office said. Video screengrab Increasingly depraved behavior at a popular lake ...

A small alligator that was spotted swimming in a lake in Bristol Township has been captured and will soon be taken to a reptile sanctuary in Florida, Bucks County officials said Friday. The roughly ...

Lake Mary, Florida won two straight games at the 2025 Little League Softball World Series to be one of the final six teams in Greenville, North Carolina. (Editor's note: Johnstown, Pennsylvania beat ...

Lake Mary, Florida represents the Southeast Region at the 2025 Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, North Carolina. Lake Mary Little League opens against Mill Creek, Washington. The ...

Florida has an estimated alligator population of 1.3 million, spread across all 67 counties. It's illegal to kill, injure, or capture alligators in Florida without a permit. The Statewide Nuisance ...

Lake Placid, Florida, dubbed "Florida's best-kept secret," offers small-town charm and affordable experiences. Known as the "Town of Murals," Lake Placid boasts over 50 murals and is also the ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. MCINTOSH — Look for ...

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A new department in Osceola County will focus on conservation. One of its first initiatives involves removing unwanted vegetation at Lake Toho that could lower flood risk by ...