Tis the season for holiday lights, ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa Claus, and parades galore. Florida has many boat parades planned for December 2025.

We have compiled a bucket list of 55 must-try things to do and see in Palm Beach County that can keep boredom at bay indefinitely. It's a list fit for locals and tourists alike with no shortage of ...

Sarasota County has purchased a 3.59-acre property off South Tamiami Trail in Venice that overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway ...

These 12 cities offer comfortable living and plenty of amenities without breaking your monthly budget of $2,400! Leesburg is a charming small city in central Florida where your dollar stretches ...

A manatee has been rescued from a Florida couple's backyard canal. The 8-foot-long female manatee has been breached for more ...

In Florida, manatees are best known as shy, gentle giants. But about once a year, the state’s beloved sea cows reveal ...

At least 30 people were displaced after an apartment building caught fire in Cedar Hammock on Friday. According to the Cedar Hammock Fire Marshall, the 18-unit apartment building caught fire, ...

The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

A three-story apartment building caught fire on Friday afternoon and is estimated to have caused over $1 million in damage, according to the Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue District. Four agencies responded ...

Several pets were rescued from a Bradenton apartment fire that caused over $1 million in damages to property and contents, according to Cedar Hammock Fire Rescue. Crews arrived at 1:29 p.m. to heavy ...

The Central Florida Explorer’s coverage has expanded to encompass events, music, visual arts, travel, outdoors, feature ...