Florida, known as the Sunshine State, is a fitting place to witness the best sunset views. With the sun setting in the west, ...

The slow, gentle manatee is one of the most famous (and photogenic) of the Florida megafauna, and unlike panthers or ...

These Florida school districts removed bestselling and award-winning romance novels from their shelves in the last two school ...

Mino was rescued in June from the Caloosahatchee River in Lee County at just 55 pounds. Mino came from SeaWorld Florida and ...

State Sen. Gayle Harrell filed a bill to protect Florida state parks after the uproar last summer over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ...

Engineers identified and fixed issues inside Lakewood Ranch within months, but problems still exist beyond its boundaries.

A roundup of boys and girls FHSAA regional soccer matches played by Manatee and Sarasota country teams. Lakewood Ranch girls ...

The nomination highlights the zoo’s continued dedication to conservation, education and positive experiences for its visitors ...

Red tide is causing fish kills and respiratory irritation at some Florida beaches, but are Sarasota and Manatee area beaches ...

A new batch of commissioners campaigned on slowing growth that some residents feel is happening too fast, especially in East ...

Lighthouse views, a thrilling racetrack, and gentle manatees are among the diverse discoveries you'll make at this longtime ...