some of which are native onlyto the Sunshine State. A range of beaches along the Florida coast offer amazing marine life, including dolphins, manatees, and more. Everglades National Park is one ...

Featuring panels and talks from authors across the state. New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer will give the keynote; festival attendance is free and open to the public but registration is ...

What’s happening Roots and Branches Genealogical Society of West Volusia: Louise Caccamise will present “History and Genealogy of DeLand’s Street Names.” Prior to the meeting, at 1 p.m., Kathy ...

Whether you’re seeking solitude in Southwest Florida’s wild landscapes or craving a lively day on the water, the Great Calusa Blueway paddling trail offers the best of both worlds. This 190-mile trail ...

Scentless mock orange or English dogwood (Philadelphus inodurus), is a Florida native, although its range extends much ... 9 a.m.-noon Manatee County Tree Giveaway April 22nd, 2023 from 9 a.m ...

For another enjoyable but educational attraction, head to The Manatee ... Florida landscapes by native son A.E. “Bean” Backus. You’ll have to jump in the car to visit Heathcote Botanical Gardens, ...

Follow the winding boardwalk down the bluff to discover what might be one of the Florida panhandle's quietest little beaches ... Nature enthusiasts will be delighted to explore a range of habitats ...

As Manatee County leaders prepared to restore local wetland protections, last-minute opposition by Florida officials forced them to delay their vote. Wetlands bordering Cirrus at Aqua Apartments along ...

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — An alarming report reveals manatee deaths are on the rise in Florida. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Marine Mammal Pathobiology ...

A 1,000-pound female manatee that was recovering at a Florida state park from a boat strike drowned earlier this year after employees left her unattended and she became trapped, according to a ...

It’s hard to think of a more defenseless creature than the manatee. The curious marine mammal has no natural enemies — other than man. Unfortunately, men (and women) in Florida are killing ...