A FWC map from Tuesday afternoon showed varying degrees of red tide in the water off Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Retirement in Florida offers year-round warm weather, plus the lure of no state income tax. But there are downsides to retiring in the Sunshine State.

Florida is definitely an ideal destination for beach-loving families. As a Florida-based mom and frequent traveler around the Sunshine State, I've spent time on beaches all over the state, often with ...

The name change to Gulf of America is the first since the 1540s where various maps referred to it as the Mexican Gulf, Golpho de la Nueva España, and, finally Gulf of Mexico.

Much needed rain and a few storms arrive Wednesday then turnig colder!

The proliferations have become increasingly common in recent years and can have health and economic impacts in affected areas ...

University of North Carolina Chapel Hill researchers have found that captive loggerheads could be conditioned to “dance” by associating certain magnetic fields with being fed food.

For a taste of history with your meal, head to the Columbia Restaurant on St. George Street. This Florida institution has ...

Unfortunately, the state’s early posture on protecting coastal resources has shifted over the past 20 plus years ...

Red tide is caused by a harmful algae bloom. It can bring respiratory problems and even fish kills in high concentrations.

Mark Woods, who moderated Wednesday's Florida Forum series featuring writer Carl Hiaasen, offers up some favorite moments and ...

In addition to identifying python hot spots, researchers found the optimal time of day and the best time of year for hunting ...