Welcome to Myakka River State Park in Sarasota – 37,000 acres of wild Florida hiding in plain sight. While millions flock to Florida’s mouse-themed kingdoms and crowded beaches, this sprawling natural ...

In a state famous for its manufactured magic and carefully constructed attractions, Anclote Key Preserve State Park offers something increasingly rare – a chance to experience Florida as it was before ...

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

If you were planning on enjoying North Pond via Savoy Mountain State Forest this month, you'll have to adjust.

A chain of scenic barrier islands, this unspoiled paradise is home to all kinds of wildlife amid its mangrove forests that ...

A Florida man has been arrested and charged after allegedly pointing a handgun at a group of juveniles who created a wake near his boat on the Intracoastal Waterway. The incident, which occurred on ...

SUSPECT. THE CARJACKING VICTIM WAS NOT HURT. WEEKEND OUTING ON THE WATER TURNED TERRIFYING FOR A GROUP OF TEENAGERS NEAR NEW SMYRNA BEACH. POLICE SAY A MAN POINTED A GUN AT THEM ALL OVER A WAKE. WESH ...

Nestled right along the border of Florida and Georgia, this pristine freshwater lake is home to over 40 species of fish and is a great spot to go boating.

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Victor Tony Jones, 64, was the record 13th person to be executed in the state this year, with two more scheduled next month. Victor Tony Jones was executed Tuesday for killing a married couple during ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is warning Floridians and visitors to stay out of the water as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto bring hazardous beach and ...

Freedom Boat Club of Northeast Florida has expanded its offerings with a new location at Julington Creek West, featuring 17 additional boats, including 13 new Barletta pontoon boats. The new location, ...