A woman was killed by an alligator May 6, 2025, while on Lake Kissimmee in Florida. FWC estimates Lake Kissimmee has second highest population of gators in the state, with Lake Okeechobee No. 1.

The University of Michigan’s president, Santa Ono, is set to leave for the University of Florida to become one of the highest-paid public university presidents ever. By Alan Blinder The ...

Wild bears are found in almost half of Florida. Southwest Florida is among the "frequent" locations and include Central Florida and the Panhandle. Living with bears in Florida: Feeding bears is ...

Santa Ono, who has led the University of Michigan since 2022, is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida, UF announced Sunday. A presidential-search committee ...

Florida officially recognized "Gulf of America ... used "Gulf of Mexico" on his map "View of Entire Route of Sir Francis Drake's West Indian Voyage." A 1630 map called the body of water "Gulf ...

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo supports the ban, citing concerns about potential negative health effects of fluoride, while the Florida Dental Association disputes these claims. As of July ...

(Xinhua/Li Renzi) A tourist poses for photos in the Kolsai Lakes National Park in Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, May 3, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Renzi) This drone photo taken on May 3, 2025 shows a view of ...

Detra Shaw-Wilder, 55, general counsel at Kozyak Tropin & Throckmorton, has been appointed a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida. "We are blessed to have Detra as our next ...

SARASOTA, Fla — Former communications director at New College of Florida arrested for allegedly exposing his sex organs. Manatee County Sheriff said they arrested Fredrick Piccolo Jr., 47 ...

“It’s just frustrating.” A general view of a condo with for sale signs next to each other in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. Christopher Sadowski The crisis has caught the attention of state leader ...

By Neil Vigdor Wildlife officers in Florida have killed three black bears in the southwestern part of the state, less than 24 hours after a man was killed by a bear in the same area, officials ...