1845: Florida becomes 27th state. 1881: Real estate developer Hamilton Disston buys 4 million acres and begins efforts to drain the Everglades. 1906: The first dredging project began in South ...

The Everglades also contributes to South Florida’s climate resilience ... There is less wind, which means the waters are clear — perfect for underwater viewing. Be sure to wear plenty of reef-safe ...

A flock of flamingos sit on a mud flat in Florida Bay on the edge of the Florida Everglades. MATIAS J. OCNER [email protected] The promise of the first months of the second Donald Trump ...

Like all nonnative reptile species, green iguanas aren't protected in Florida except by anti-cruelty law and can be humanely ...

America’s sunshine state is a natural playground, with wildlife sanctuaries and conservation-led attractions aimed at ...

The NWS office in Key West, Florida, in a forecast on Wednesday: "Smoke from wildfires in the Everglades may linger over the Keys through the early afternoon. Near nil chances of rain will prevail ...