When I asked readers for story ideas earlier this year, Stephen Park suggested one about how July marks the 35th anniversary ...

A developer says he has withdrawn plans to build a hurricane evacuation road through Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. The developer, Joe Cameratta, said he wants to relinquish a decades-old ...

USA TODAY Network – Florida originally published a story by environment reporter Chad Gillis on Jan. 23, 2023, about Everglades National Park named the best birding park in the nation by Travel Lens.

Dusty" Wildman" Crum sells python-made items such as purses and boots at his Wildman's Pizza in Everglades City. Crum has been hunting pythons in south Florida for 15 years. Wildman wants says his ...

Saharan dust moving into South Florida could dampen chances of rain, cause hazier skies and contribute to even higher ...

Hilton Marco Island Resort and Spa applied for a rezoning the city's planning board will consider July 10. The Hilton Marco Island wants to more than double its guestrooms to 626 and add a parking ...

Collier County commissioners are considering privatizing the county's tourism marketing efforts. Supporters believe a private nonprofit could boost competitiveness, while commissioners have concerns ...

Photos show astronaut Jeremy Hansen during the Artemis II mission around the moon. Hansen is taking a step down at the ...

Looking for a great hot dog? Try one of these 8 restaurants in Florida chosen by food critics across the state.

Babies born in the U.S. between July 2 and Dec. 31, 2026, will receive a "first-of-its-kind" commemorative Social Security card.