Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in Micanopy isn’t flashy, doesn’t have a marketing budget, and won’t sell you an overpriced souvenir. What it does offer is 21,000 acres of pure, unadulterated ...

Just a short ferry ride from the mainland near DeLand lies Hontoon Island State Park, a 1,650-acre slice of wild Florida that somehow remains one of the state’s best-kept secrets.

Known for its flat, fast course and scenic Gulf Coast setting, we delve into what makes the Sunshine State race a standout ...

The 27th Florida Ironman took place in Panama City Beach on the first weekend of November 2025, drawing nearly 2,000 athletes ...

The gopher tortoise dig burrows that end up not only acting as a home for themselves, but as a refuge for hundreds of other species in Florida.

Bay County commissioners approved the route for the 2025 Visit Panama City Beach Florida IRONMAN Triathlon. The event is scheduled for November 1 and is expected to draw thousands of athletes. The ...

Ocala National Forest is Florida's inland natural wonder, with more than 600 lakes and rivers, 225 animal species, 200 bird species, and innumerable plants and trees. But the springs and lakes have ...

Smart & Safe Florida is pushing for a recreational marijuana amendment in 2026, and sponsored Amendment 3 in 2024. Trulieve CEO Kim Rivers speaks in support of efforts to expand access to both medical ...

FLORIDA — If you were planning on enjoying North Pond via Savoy Mountain State Forest this month, you'll have to change course. That's because the forest's waterfront area and boat ramp are closed ...

Florida football has fired head coach Billy Napier following pressure from influential boosters. Napier's departure leaves behind a top-15 ranked 2026 recruiting class, with ten commits from within ...

How China reacted to "No Kings" anti-Trump protest in US Stock traders are delighted at the prospect of Trump losing his tariff war Bank robbers turn blue state into hot spot for heists as bandits ...

The Sun's Kevin Brockway and Andrew Abadie discuss the growing angst toward coach Billy Napier and what it means for his immediate future coaching the Florida Gators (2-4, 1-2 SEC) beyond its matchup ...