That’s exactly what awaits at Ochlockonee River State Park, a 543-acre haven tucked away in the charming town of Sopchoppy.

Winter at Grayton Beach is Florida’s best-kept secret. While northern states shovel snow, winter days here are often sunny and mild – perfect for beachcombing, hiking, and wildlife watching. The ...

It’s been 25 years since America decided to save the Everglades. The restoration is over budget and behind schedule, but experts see improvements, and a light at the end of the tunnel.

The Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge on the Indian River Lagoon in East Central Florida became the first national wildlife refuge.

Redistricting talks in Florida got off to a slow start on Thursday, as state lawmakers grapple with political and legal questions amid internal power struggles. By Patricia Mazzei and Nick Corasaniti ...

When artist Evan McClimans saw broken garbage bins, a discarded kayak and blue bottle caps that littered Galveston’s beaches, he didn't see it as trash. He saw a vision. McClimans transformed the ...

As the weather cools heading into late fall, so does the US housing market, with Florida leading the nation in metros experiencing the steepest home price declines. A recent report from real estate ...

It's not a stretch to say photojournalist Andrew West has photographed pretty much every bird that calls Southwest Florida home. West is a photographer for The News-Press and Naples Daily News. He has ...

A photojournalist for The News-Press and Naples Daily News shared his top picks for bird watching in Southwest Florida. The list includes locations like Six Mile Cypress Slough, HARNS MARSH, Lakes ...