Don Pedro Island State Park in Placida might be Florida’s best-kept secret – a pristine coastal paradise that somehow remains off the radar while the state’s more famous beaches burst at the seams.

That’s Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa, Florida – a verdant paradise just waiting to be discovered by those willing to venture beyond the typical tourist traps. Just a short drive from ...

Two months and 14,498 miles is what it will take to visit all U.S. national parks in the lower 48 states on this optimized ...

Plans to build golf courses at state parks last year came directly from a Post-it note from the Governor’s Office, according ...

Documents filed this week in a wrongful termination lawsuit allege that plans to build hotels and golf courses in nine ...

Luke Loucks (left) in his FSU playing days alongside longtime Seminoles coach Leonard Hamilton. * 15 —Points scored by Loucks (along with four rebounds and four assists) in his last game as a player ...

Known as the "Mountains of Florida" thanks to its ravines and hills, Torreya State Park in northern Florida is a popular place to go hiking. The park is considered a must-visit for nature enthusiasts ...

On Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, Florida State Parks will offer free admission for all visitors to recognize and thank those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. “This Veterans Day and every ...

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Jackson State football will play Florida A&M on the road in Week 10. The Tigers are coming off a loss to Grambling State but still lead the SWAC East division. Tickets for the game against Florida A&M ...