Polk County resident Autumn Cochella, a mother of three, became a first-time author with the publication of the children’s book, “Carl the Crane." ...

Kissimmee Prairie is Florida’s first designated Dark Sky Park, recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association for its exceptional stargazing opportunities. With minimal light pollution, the ...

Myakka River State Park in Sarasota is that rare Florida gem where alligators, airboats, and ancient oak trees draped in Spanish moss create a natural theme park more impressive than anything humans ...

Early one morning in March 2010, Captain Gary Jarvis cast a heavyweight line into the Gulf of Mexico from the deck of his 57 foot charter boat, Backdown 2. The sun hadn’t yet risen. But bright white ...

The snakes first came to Florida when a hurricane blew off a python breeding center. Ever since they have been breeding like ...

Going after invasive snakes with bowfishing gear is as chaotic as it sounds. The snakes are huge, quick, and ready to ...

After a Thanksgiving feast, Tallahassee residents can enjoy scenic trails to walk off excess calories and combat holiday ...

A judge in Tallahassee rejected today a plea from a Central Florida bear advocacy group to halt the state’s planned bear hunt ...