Are you new to Surfing Santas? From the costumes to the performers, here's what to know about the annual Christmas Eve event ...

Bioluminescent tours on the Indian River Lagoon are a popular activity, especially during summer months.

One of the most magical aspects of Manasota Key Beach is its reputation as a fossil-hunting destination, particularly for prehistoric shark teeth. The waters offshore were once home to megalodons and ...

There are 7 female athletes vying for this week's top spot and an athlete of the week T-shirt provided by BSN Sports.

The News Herald has been documenting Bay County's lost communities, or "ghost towns." Here's an interactive map of over 20 of ...

Escape Florida’s crowds with stunning “hidden gem” beaches: boat-only islands, sugar-white sand, epic shelling, and secret ...

Brown University sophomore Zoe Weissman, who witnessed the 2018 shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, told CNN ...

A new study from University of Central Florida researchers found microplastics in the air are “raining” down into the Indian River Lagoon.

The annual Sandy Claws Beach Run, which is held on Siesta Key Beach and brings a festive spin to running events, is now in ...

The decision to buy the land has come under scrutiny from top Republican officials and longtime Florida conservation experts.

A recent study found that this beach town near Sarasota is the most affordable place in the U.S. for "snowbirds" to escape to during winter.

Diana Ross is ringing in 2026 with Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest! The legendary singer will usher in ...