Bow to the king,” advises fishing guide Rick Stancyk. His advice is a simple reminder that when tarpon jump, you should drop your rod tip and give slack so the hook doesn’t pull out, in ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Cruising is a wonderful way to see the World, and a diverse collection of Florida Cruise Ports delivers a gateway ... Read ...

From endless activities to calm, quiet days spent sunbathing and beachcombing, visitors are discovering just what they're looking for in a Florida vacation along the 23 miles of world-famous iconic ...

Nestled in the heart of the Sunshine State’s Panhandle, Ochlockonee River State Park is a natural wonderland that’s been ...

A frozen iguana hit the deck after cold weather swept through South Florida in January. Here's what to know about the ...

Herpetology is the branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and the gymnophiona) and reptiles ... two distinct species, and potential ...

This isn't a new phenomenon. For years, our diligent reporters have been keeping an eye on Florida's lizards, including yours truly, who is proud to be on the iguana beat. Iguanas are cold ...

Due to being reptiles, many sea turtles can’t strictly regulate their own body temperatures like mammals or birds can. The leatherback sea turtle is the closest in the species to being able to ...

For years, our diligent reporters have been keeping an eye on Florida's lizards, including yours truly, who is proud to be on the iguana beat. Iguanas are cold-blooded creatures that fare best in warm ...

With colder air across much of the U.S., including Florida ... and have since become an invasive species over the years. There’s a reason these large lizards live mainly in tropical climates.

The below chart from UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital outlines the normal range of beats per minute for resting heart rate, based on age. Target heart rate refers to a range of heart beats per ...