As a Florida resident of over 25 years, I think there are several tourist spots worth visiting. However, others aren't quite ...

The capybara — a semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig — is the latest “it” animal to get star treatment in ...

Today we celebrate Earth Day. This holiday was first celebrated in 1970. It is a great day to think about the beautiful ...

A Free Press reporter's bad rental car experience prompted him to ask readers to share their own, and they didn't hold back.

Get rid of annoying gnats and fruit flies around your house with insect traps that actually work.

Meandering through maritime forest and along the beach, this lovely dune trail in Florida will quickly become a favorite. But ...

As human activity alters the environment, kissing bugs and parasites will ultimately adapt. The geographic range of infected ...

Iguanas are considered an invasive species in Florida and are being hunted by people like Marco Island resident John Johnson. Iguana bites, though rare, can be painful due to their serrated teeth and ...

Looking for the best day trips from Miami? Discover 5 fun and easy getaways, from Key Largo’s reefs to the beach town of ...

Sarasota, Florida, nestled along the Gulf Coast, is a destination for RV campers seeking sun, sand, and a community. Sarasota ...

Coastal species like railroad vine, beach elder, and bitter panicgrass hold onto sand and encourage it to pile up, forming ...