This underrated Central Florida gem combines a railroad and mining past with serene natural settings, including crystal-clear ...

DUNNELLON — Ali Shelton said visiting Rainbow Springs State Park, a designated national landmark about 20 miles west of Ocala, opened her eyes to a new world. “A (natural) spring is a whole new ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. DUNNELLON — Ali ...

MIAMI – A rainbow-colored crosswalk meant to celebrate the history and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community in Miami Beach has been removed from the city's iconic Ocean Drive entertainment district ...

Rivers are sacred things, all the more important and sublime in a watery land like Florida. Rivers connect our present to our past, connect our swamps and wetlands to our oceans, and create boundless ...

A Southwest Florida man has shared his incredible haul of fossilized shark teeth, found while sifting through the Peace River. Michael VanEtten, 46, has been combing Florida rivers and streams for ...

An Orlando restaurateur on Monday turned over 49 parking spots outside her eatery for artists to color as a protest against a state mandate removing rainbow-colored crosswalks and other art on Florida ...

KEY WEST, Fla. — In Key West, there were four rainbow-painted crosswalks at Duval and Petronia streets in the city’s Pink Triangle neighborhood, also known as the city’s “Gayborhood.” The rainbows, ...

As cities across Florida face a state-imposed deadline next week to remove rainbow-colored crosswalks and other street art, at least three say they will appeal, arguing in part that the directive robs ...

Rainbow-painted crosswalks in Florida have become flashpoints in a broader fight over visibility and authority. Once embraced as symbols of inclusion, they now face mounting pressure from the state.