Sanibel Island is nature’s chill pill – a barrier island where collecting seashells is considered an Olympic sport and traffic jams involve turtles crossing the road.

Sanibel’s east-west orientation (unusual for Florida barrier islands) creates a perfect scoop for gathering seashells that wash up from the Caribbean and beyond. This geographical quirk has earned it ...

Skip Florida's packed shores in Panama City and find serene beaches with powdery sand, clear waters, and endless activities ...

This Florida road trip plan can be done over a 2 to 3 week period, covering the beaches, history and nature from Jacksonville ...

Travel & Outdoors Rockport Is More Than Just a Fishing Village The water may be the draw for this Gulf Coast town, but on land you’ll find history museums, art galleries, bird sanctuaries, and more.

Rising insurance costs signal the deep impacts of climate change in west Florida as communities grapple with recurring damage and costly recoveries.

The islands’ fire districts recently had the opportunity to train together in real-life conditions. On July 7-9, the Sanibel Fire and Rescue District and Captiva Island Fire Control District conducted ...

Kelleys Island was highlighted on Fish Ohio Day. In addition to walleye fishing, Kelleys Island offers a look at a geological marvel. The glacial grooves carved into the area's limestone show ...

A map graphic showing the Martinez Marina and waterfront revitalization area with proposed improvements. The Martinez Waterfront encompasses 135 acres along the Carquinez Strait, portions of which ...

Although the Cedar Point Pier is currently under construction, it will be temporarily opened this weekend, according to a news release from Mobile County.

FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The City of Fort Pierce will begin the process of removing memorial plaques and flowers from the rocks along Jetty Linear Park and its adjacent fishing pier on July ...

Sanibel approved tiered fines for shared-use path violations, replacing the previous flat $500 penalty.