Along with swimming with dolphins, many travelers heading to Florida are eager to get up-close and personal with manatees.

Florida is a lot of things to a lot of different people. For some, it is exclusively the home of Mickey Mouse, where people make annual pilgrimages to the Southern state for a magical time at Disney ...

The media descended on Mountain Lake in the Presidio in 1996 to catch a glimpse of Golden Gator, a 3-foot-long discarded pet.

Florida is more famous for its beaches than its charming small towns — but in this underrated destination, you get both in one. Here's what to know.

The proposed legislation was sparked by the capture of a manta ray. The measure would ban the seizure of threatened or ...

Retiring to Florida on a budget is possible if you choose the right location. Consider these nine waterfront towns where your ...

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These wellness destinations will connect you with Mother Nature — from recharging in healing hot springs to exploring barrier islands to getting pampered in a tree house.

Old friends, lost love and a milestone birthday make a dream trip to the South Pacific island of Niue that much more meaningful.

Florida Panthers (24-18-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (28-15-4, in the Metropolitan Division)Raleigh, ...

Animal rights activists were outraged last summer when a video of a fishing boat off the Florida Panhandle hauling an exhausted manta ray on board went viral. The endangered species was then sent to a ...

Last semester, the FGCU Library sought proposals for a mural on a splash of wall next to the library’s information desk.