Snorkelers and scuba divers look forward to lobster mini season all year. We offer hot tips on catching, cooking and eating Florida lobster.
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Tropics Update: Hurricane season to be less active
Even as forecasters roll back predictions for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the season’s first tropical storm could impact Panhandle.
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve: Free, wild & five minutes off I-75
Next time you travel Florida’s Gulf Coast on I-75, take a five minutes detour in Fort Myers to discover a magnificent slice of old Florida – a 1.2 mile boardwalk through an unspoiled cypress swamp called Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. It’s free!
Spring Break 2026
This week and next week will see the biggest crowds at Florida’s major Spring Break destinations.
Thousands of raptors have started migrating over Keys; Hawkwatch keeps count
Every fall, the skies over the Florida Keys fill with thousands of birds from hundreds of species heading south for the winter. A remarkable citizen science project, Hawkwatch, based in Curry Hammock State Park, keeps a tally.
Historic Key West cemetery: A scenic stop that is full of stories
The cemetery in Key West is a lot like the city itself: quirky, crowded, colorful and full of history. The site has a forlorn almost spooky air. Take a walking tour and discover fascinating stories of Key West and its people.
The Tropics: Milder hurricane season predicted
Story includes today’s tropical outlook and long-range forecast, hurricane preparation checklists and tips.
Red Tide Status Update
See where health alerts have been issued and which beaches are affected.
Anne’s Beach in Islamorada: Worth a stop on drive through Keys
One of my favorite stops on the drive down the Florida Keys is Anne’s Beach, a shallow, free beach in Islamorada. I bet you don’t know the story of Anne, after whom it is named.
National Navy SEAL Museum: A long history of heroics
The Navy SEALs are the backbone of U.S. Special Forces, and Floridians have a unique opportunity to explore their history at the National Navy SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, birthplace of Navy frogmen.