Discover peaceful Florida destinations perfect for a slow weekend in 2026, from quiet coastal towns and hidden gardens to crystal-clear springs and scenic state parks.

The rehabilitation of a young Florida panther injured in a vehicle collision is being recognized as a powerful example of statewide collaboration among wildlife and veterinary partners working ...

State biologists are doubling down on efforts to bring a native fish back from the brink in the Florida Panhandle. In February, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) released 800 ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers, along with Riviera Beach police, are educating boaters about new mooring rules to prevent neglected vessels from becoming hazards in South ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recently stocked nearly 300,000 Florida bass in Lake George.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Palm Beach County law enforcement agencies are cracking down ...

Asian swamp eels are spreading through the Everglades and decimating crayfish populations, leading to comparisons with ...

In February, Miami Beach became at least the fifth municipality in Florida to prohibit land-based shark fishing gear on its beach, in addition to many more that have banned this gear on piers and the ...

Nearly two dozen people helped with the rescue mission for a mama manatee and her baby. The mother sea cow was hit by a ...

The Florida Marine Institute said another dolphin is confirmed dead. The institute said the dolphin was found washed ashore near ...

Finding bats in the attic or under roof tiles is no homeowner's idea of fun. But Florida's endangered bonneted bats have few natural options left. With a dwindling number of large, old trees with ...

Counties throughout Florida have officers like Hendrickson who get the call on special cases that involve farming and agriculture. Once a month, law enforcement and Florida Fish and Wildlife ...