The gloomy economy failed to dampen the crowds at the 20th annual Ruskin Seafood Festival. More than 19,000 people attended the two-day event, which organizers said was a huge success. ...more

November 6, 2008

Ivan Edwards spotted a grey and white lump in his back yard Thursday morning and figured it to be a piece of driftwood or palm tree coconut. ...more

September 26, 2008

Residents who own reptiles that are not native to Florida can now give up their pets without facing a penalty whenever they want - instead of releasing them into the Everglades. ...more

September 21, 2008

Residents who own reptiles that are not native to Florida can now give up their pets without facing a penalty - instead of releasing them into the Everglades. ...more

September 18, 2008

Brian Ruddeforth and his wife, Andrea, love all things outdoors, so raising money for animals is just an extension of the life they live. ...more

September 10, 2008

A Bengal tiger that escaped from its cage at a sanctuary was tranquilized and captured Wednesday morning, authorities said. ...more

August 21, 2008

DUNEDIN, Fla. – What locals have known all along is now official around the country: Caladesi Island State Park has the best beach in the nation. ...more

May 22, 2008

The founder and operator of the controversial Horseshoe Creek Wildlife Sanctuary is in trouble again. Darryl Atkinson, 51, of Davenport, was arrested Friday on fraud charges. An undercover state wildlife officer, posing as someone who needed to work off community service hours, went to the sanctuary and asked Atkinson for work, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. ...more

February 2, 2008