According to state data, the Lee County Sheriff's Office ranks second behind the Florida Highway Patrol for immigration encounters.

The governor says the state can expedite the massive Everglades restoration effort. Some environmentalists wonder whether costs will climb and environmental regulations will be ignored.

Jeffrey Epstein sent £10,000 to Lord Mandelson’s husband, according to emails published by the US justice department.

The state is focusing on animals doing the most harm. Ones taken off the 'Dirty Dozen' list include chameleons and the Cuban ...

Great white shark "Contender," a massive and frequent visitor to Florida waters, has once again pinged off the Sunshine State ...

point.me reports 10 warm destinations you can visit this winter for under 10,000 points, offering great escapes from the cold ...

The Picayune Strand Restoration Project repaired 85-square-miles of distorted and drained wetlands in western Collier County as 260 miles of crumbling roads were removed and 48 miles of canals were fi ...

The Survivor Ultimate Café brings challenges, food, meet‑and‑greets and a hidden idol hunt to South Florida ahead of its ...

An island built for thousands now stands almost empty, yet homes still contain furniture, mail, and electronics exactly where they were left. Hotel rooms look ready for guests, drinks sit unopened, ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will vote Feb. 5 on the proposed changes, which incorporate these ...

Red Ruffed Lemurs love bananas. It’s something you know if you are a caretaker at the Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens like Andew Zamora, the animal caretaker. The Naples Zoo offers visitors free boat ...