A newly filed legal complaint provides more behind-the-scenes details from one of Florida’s biggest recent controversies. Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering ...

The annual Georgia-Florida game in Jacksonville is preceded by a week-long tailgating tradition in a makeshift lot known as RV City. Fans from both sides express disappointment over the game's ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — RV City is officially open, which marks the unofficial start to the Florida-Georgia football game weekend. Rusty Shortridge is a lifelong Florida Gators fan. He couldn’t wait to ...

Most rangers will be furloughed during the government shutdown that keeps only essential staff, including some law enforcement and firefighters on duty. South Florida’s national parks have closed up ...

Naples, Florida ranked second nationally as an RV-friendly city in a recent StorageCafe study. The city offers highly-rated campsites with amenities like full hookups, Wi-Fi, and cable. Naples also ...

President Trump signed an executive order increasing national park entry and recreation pass fees for non-U.S. citizens. The administration aims to generate over $90 million in revenue, to be ...

The 2025 Florida State Parks photo contest is officially underway, inviting people to submit photos taken in a Florida state park until September 1. Categories include landscapes, wildlife, park ...

Florida offers a variety of water parks to escape the summer heat. Both of Walt Disney World's water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach, are open simultaneously this summer. Aquatica Orlando was ...

Former Florida Department of Environmental Protection employee James Gaddis claims he was told to keep plans secret. James Gaddis, the former Florida Department of Environmental Protection employee ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill protecting state parks from commercial development. The bill, passed unanimously by the legislature, restricts development like golf courses and luxury ...

Frostproof quarterback Landon Fuller throws a pass during football practice at the school Wednesday November 13 2024, in Frostproof Fl. Ernst Peters/The Ledger / Ernst Peters/The Ledger / USA TODAY ...

The Florida Senate passed Senate Bill 80 — one of two bills meant to prevent development in state parks. This bill deters initiatives similar to last summer, when Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plans were leaked ...