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.

South Florida has a climate perfect for warmwater fish and reptiles. Finding temperatures to their liking, it’s no surprise that so many exotic species have proliferated. Burmese pythons are ...

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 ...

The reptiles, an endangered species, were incapacitated when the water temperature plummeted after a rare winter storm hit ...

Cold weather in Florida made lizards fall from trees. One green iguana fell from a tree in North Miami Beach, as caught on ...

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 ...

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 ...