Florida's Nature Coast, a hidden gem stretching along the state's northwestern curve, encompasses eight counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico. This pristine region, officially designated in the 1990s, ...

Six months after Hurricane Ian devastated Southwest Florida’s coast, nature’s miracle of spring is greening mangroves and brightening the rubble with flowers. But nature is a strong mother, and some ...

In recent decades, scientists have used methods such as radiocarbon dating to assess the age of shells scattered around Earth ...

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On the Gulf coast, Fort Myers is surrounded by beautiful barrier islands and beaches, making it a popular tourist destination ...

Hurricane Idalia slammed into Florida's Big Bend on Wednesday, bringing an "unprecedented event" to the state's Nature Coast where residents and travelers can go to discover the "real Florida." The ...

Beyond the famed shores of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Daytona, Florida’s smaller beach towns welcome travelers from near and far for laid-back, sunny getaways. Take Fernandina Beach, for example.