The cold weather across Central Florida this week brought hundreds of manatees to Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County.

Hundreds of manatees were seen huddling together in Crystal River to stay warm during the cold snap passing through ...

The Orlando Sentinel’s Central Florida Explorer, Patrick Connolly, sets his intentions for 2026. Goals encompass health, environment and spending time outside.

Explore Florida’s off-the-beaten-path adventures made for nature lovers, from quiet trails to hidden waterways far from the ...

It’s Manatee Season at select Florida State Parks and prime views of the gentle giants are in full swing now through March.

Here are 13 affordable Florida coastal towns where couples can retire comfortably on Social Security, from Gulf Coast gems to ...

That’s exactly what awaits at Ochlockonee River State Park, a 543-acre haven tucked away in the charming town of Sopchoppy.

A first-magnitude spring, towering cypress swamps, and wildlife-rich forests shape this serene North Florida escape.

Florida has some wonderful access to natural beauty if you know where to look and this crystalline spring is the perfect ...

Blue Spring State Park is Florida at its finest. Located west of Orange City and north of Orlando, the 2,600-acre destination ...

Does your bucket list include shells, sweets or swimming with manatees? Here's what Floridians can add to their list in 2026 ...

BURLINGTON — Floodwaters began to recede on Friday after historic inundation in Washington state, but the areas hardest hit by flooding could face another wave of atmospheric river next week, and more ...