Looking for some fun ways to celebrate the holidays this year? There are many options happening all over Lee County.

Near Miami, this little-known island escape delivers Florida Keys-style beaches, mangrove trails, lighthouse views, and calm ...

A 10-foot sea level rise would leave a significant number of U.S. coastal cities "uninhabitable," J. Derek Loftis told Newsweek.

Florida locals swear by this dockside seafood spot for ultra-fresh crab, Gulf Coast views, and classic waterfront dining in ...

Local wisdom holds that the best shelling happens at low tide, particularly the first low tide following a weather front. What you won’t encounter at Manasota Key is the commercial circus atmosphere ...

Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026. New Year’s Eve arrives Wednesday, Dec. 31, and you’ll find many fun ways to watch ...

Don Pedro Island State Park floats in splendid isolation off Florida’s Gulf Coast – a genuine middle-of-nowhere escape where the concept of “getting away from it all” isn’t just marketing speak, it’s ...

“Bahia Honda State Park is truly one of the crown jewels of the Florida Keys,” says Kara Franker of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council. “In 1992, it was rated the number one beach in the ...

Florida has a long history of shared opposition to offshore oil. This time is no different. The Gulf of Mexico is seen from Treasure Island Beach in 2023. In the 24 hours since the Trump ...

Florida rocket launches have been seen as far as Myrtle Beach, Georgia and New Jersey. USA TODAY Network's Space Team will cover the launch, 90 minutes before liftoff ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — As state leaders weigh Florida’s hand in the national redistricting fight, a new bill at the state capitol is looking to stop partisan map-making before Florida decides to ...

The public counsel, who’s appointed by the Florida Legislature, said a proposed settlement would result in unaffordable electric bills. Emily L. Mahoney is the energy reporter. Reach her at ...