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

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

Two bills in the Florida Legislature seek to overturn the mockingbird's nearly 100-year reign as the state bird in favor of a more colorful representative.

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

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

Florida’s best-kept secret isn’t hiding behind velvet ropes or exclusive memberships. It’s nestled along the banks of a ...

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

Blue Mountain Beach and other tourist-draws – the conflict echoes across Florida and an economy powered by sun and sand. “A visitor who comes to the state of Florida and experiences issues ...

Patches of dull, gray-black sand cover the beach near the water’s edge at 23rd Street in Virginia Beach. The dark spots stand out in contrast to the bright tan grains closer to the Boardwalk.