Easter weekend in Florida is the perfect time for a scenic road trip. Discover remote restaurants across the state where ...

Unlike the green iguanas that have become a familiar, if unwelcome, sight in the region, Nile monitors are aggressive predators. They feed on turtles, snakes, young crocodiles and other reptiles, ...

7 of the best trees to plant bare-root right now ...

First, select a species that will match the conditions and limitations of the desired planting site, often referred to as “right plant, right place.” ...

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami-Dade County is home to more than 5,000 species of plants, trees and flowers — and a vision to transform all of South Florida into a garden.

Think you can’t grow avocados in the chilly winters of North Florida? Think again. The significant cold snap of January 2026, which sent temperatures plunging across the Sunshine State, has become the ...

March 11, 2026, is Key Deer Awareness Day. It's one of North America’s rarest deer species, with only about 600 remaining.

Hummingbirds are migrating to Florida for spring. Here's when they arrive, what species to spot and how to attract them.

Here are a few plants to test your knowledge. The common name for coreopsis, the state wildflower, is tickseed, due to the ...

FWS announced Feb. 9 that the well-known bird will be removed from the list as the population has grown in other states over the past several years.

As if flamingos weren’t showy enough, the American flamingo ( Phoenicopterus ruber) has officially been elevated to a new ...

The coasts of Florida are renowned for their beaches, however, these tourists attractions are not the only thing contributing millions and millions of dollars to the state of Florida.