Florida's islands are still favorites among tourists. Florida's hotels, not so much. The Sunshine State is home to several of ...

Discover top beaches, parking tips & scenic spots from Sanibel to Marco Island for unforgettable Gulf coast views ...

Did you know? Energy from a lightning channel heats the air briefly to around 50,000 degrees Fahrenheit, much hotter than the surface of the sun.

Sifting through nature's colorful castoffs, visitors find shells of every shape, shade, and spiral on this Florida island famous for its shoreline treasures.

SANIBEL ISLAND, Florida – We biked, we kayaked, we strolled the beach. We searched for shells, peeled shrimp and consumed copious amounts of ice cream. In many ways, my family’s trip to ...

Long before Sanibel Island had a causeway and 911 service, first responders were already working to keep the community safe.

Sanibel Causeway restoration: What to know almost two years after Ian According to the Florida Department of Transporation, (weather permitting), motorists should expect McGregor Boulevard to be ...

A few days ago, I took my second trip over to Sanibel since Hurricane Ian trashed the island nearly two years ago. As my wife and I crossed the causeway my mind wandered back to a point in time ...

CLEARWATER, Fl. (WTOC) - The U.S. Coast Guard out of Clearwater Florida saved a man and his dog from a sinking sailboat. According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the man’s 36 ft. sailboat became disabled ...

These 2 Florida spots are among the best places to travel in 2025. Here’s why Theme park and coastal island make their way onto this year’s list ...

Finding food at a popular travel spot: Sanibel Island Food writer Holly Ebel says the restaurants are slowly coming back at this island near where the Twins hold spring training.

Before Helene even made landfall in Florida, authorities conducted a dramatic rescue operation: The U.S. Coast Guard saved a man whose sailboat started taking on water off the coast of Sanibel Island.