Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park, the state's first Dark Sky Park, is also home to North America's rarest bird. Go buggy ...

New research has discovered 16 new desert grasshopper species, revealing their Ice Age-driven isolation and diversification.

Fossil collectors in Florida have discovered an ancient sinkhole, now at the bottom of a river, which holds the remains of animals rarely seen in the state, including a type of giant armadillo, giant ...

Discover how a wasp that doesn't sting and is the size of a sesame seed does grave damage to the invasive stinkbug.

It’s no surprise that Florida is a strange place. But some places in the Sunshine State are weirder than others.

If you want to see year-round color, you don't need to look further than your backyard. There are many native shrubs and ...

The Orsillus maculatus was found by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agricultural specialists, arriving in cypress cones from Jordan.

Florida is a veritable bird-spotting paradise for experienced ornithologists and aspiring bird-watchers. What’s more, there ...

Kids’ activities, art and craft vendors, bounce house, food and drink, baked goods, local history, educational exhibits and more. All proceeds help preserve and share local history. Presented by ...

Have you ever noticed unusual plants, animals or insects in your area? Chances are there is way to help scientists learn more ...

As concerns grow about the impact of herbicides on manatees, new studies point to water lettuce’s roles in aquatic ecosystems.

The City Commission unanimously approved an amendment to its Land Development Code for the use of native plants on Jan. 21. A ...