Tennessee has a variety of lakes perfect for a paddle or a swim, but if you're squeamish around snakes, these are some lakes ...

Englewood Beach sits on Manasota Key with white sand that squeaks under your feet. The water stays calm and clear, perfect for swimming and shelling. You can find shark teeth scattered along the shore ...

As Floridians enjoy the cooler fall weather outside, they might want to be aware of our slithery neighbors also enjoying the ...

There are multiple black snake species, and some of these go after rodents and other critters for food, while others will ...

Now is a great time to catch a couple of exotic species that South Florida anglers appreciate — peacock bass and snakeheads.

A scarlet snake was documented on Sanibel Island for the first time in September. This sighting follows the first appearance ...

Naples-based Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s python hunters smash records, removing massive invasive snakes to protect fragile Everglades wildlife.

For example, upsides of Florida include lots of natural beauty and beaches, warm winters, and no state income tax. Florida is one of many states that don't tax Social Security benefits, and it doesn't ...

Flamingo, the most distant outpost in Everglades National Park, offers kayaking by day and stargazing by night. The lodge has 24 rooms with kitchenettes, plus a restaurant and bar.

Ever wondered what it feels like to be marooned on an island paradise without actually being stranded? Hontoon Island State Park in DeLand, Florida offers exactly that delicious contradiction – a ...

Robin Xander's entry in the Tallahassee Film Festival, which takes place Sept. 26-28, chronicles the Florida Python Challenge ...

Three Burmese pythons were recently found at Florida homes, including one discovered inside a truck engine. While pythons generally avoid urban areas, they are known to inhabit nearby environments, ...