The Sinkhole Trail leads to a dramatic depression in the earth—visible evidence of Florida’s karst topography, where the limestone foundation is gradually dissolved by slightly acidic rainwater, ...

Avon Park nestles in central Florida like a carefully guarded treasure. This community delivers retirement comfort without emptying your savings account. Gentle hills and sparkling lakes paint scenery ...

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

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.

It was about 2 in the morning when Claudilio Cruz, a member of a road crew spreading asphalt on U.S. 1 in the affluent Miami ...

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

Earlier this year, the Conservancy of Southwest Florida passed an astonishing milesone: The nonprofit announced it had taken 20 tons of pythons out of the western Everglade – the rough equivalent of a ...

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 ...