Nationwide nonprofit Trust for Public Lands is exploring the county's financial options to make additional land purchases.

The northern section of the park is best accessed from the Miami or Everglades City entrances. The closest entrance to Miami ...

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. — The water in front of the Big Bend Power Station is full of manatees right now amid the colder weather in the area. “I estimate pretty close to a thousand,” said Lauren Gomez, a ...

By Victor Block Crystal River, Florida, a village perched on the state's west coast, has a human population of about 3,400 ...

Hurricane damage and fewer visitors from Canada and Europe are squeezing small businesses already strained by back-to-back ...

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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

In Florida, manatees are best known as shy, gentle giants. But about once a year, the state’s beloved sea cows reveal an…erm…freakier side of themselves. You ...

In the wild, Florida’s manatees already face threats from cold stress, habitat loss, boat strikes and other human activities. Now advocates worry about the potential peril that manatees may encounter ...

The heart of Palm Beach County beats strongest in West Palm Beach, a vibrant and ever-evolving city where culture, commerce and community meet. Known for its waterfront views, artistic flair and ...