Fort Island Gulf Beach in Crystal River is that rare Florida sanctuary where the natural world still takes center stage over commercial development.

The Bissett family asked Turnpike Enterprise officials to move the highway route to the west, away from the property that ...

Florida citrus industry could get $200 million in funding BY Alexis Jones Polk County UPDATED 10:30 AM ET Apr. 28, 2025 PUBLISHED 12:58 AM ET Apr. 28, 2025 PUBLISHED 12:58 AM EDT Apr. 28, 2025 ...

For morning visitors, Mountaineer Coffee serves up artisanal brews in a space that feels more like a friend’s living room ...

Texas watermelon growers reported good yields and excellent quality, but market prices are not so sweet going into the peak season,.

The last thing anyone wants to think about after just starting summer break is when you return to school; but here's when the ...

Family of injured Citrus County deputy worries about future, rift with sheriff BY Jeff Butera Citrus County UPDATED 7:46 PM ET Jun. 04, 2024 PUBLISHED 7:30 PM ET Jun. 04, 2024 PUBLISHED 7:30 PM ...

The agreement to purchase the land came after public outcry over a proposed swap of part of the Withlacoochee State Forest for other parcels in north Florida.

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After cuts in staff at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, the world's largest manatee sanctuary, reports have surfaced of manatees being harassed.

The last day of school finally arrives for students in seven Florida counties, the last group to mark the end of the ...

The Rod & Gun Club in Everglades City has that true Old Florida feel. That’s because it was actually part of Old Florida. The quaint getaway, with its wood-paneled bar and taxidermied animals, has ...