Yes, rapids! In Florida! Hillsborough River State Park in Thonotosassa offers a natural escape that feels worlds away from the theme parks and beaches that usually steal Florida’s spotlight. The ...

All forestry schools teach tree classification as a basic course. Lots of Latin names. Groups of similar trees, in at least some ways. It’s kinda fun but not for everybody.

Explore Bonnet Springs Park in Lakeland, a transformed 168-acre rail yard now filled with trails, gardens, art, lakes, play ...

Here’s how to tell what type of cockroaches are invading a home based on their looks and behavior. Able to spread disease and ...

The 2025 CivicCon Awards recognized 15 award winners in 10 categories for their work to make our community more beautiful, ...

Melania Trump has decorated the White House for the holidays, and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.” The first lady's decor also nods to next year's 250th anniversary of the signing of ...

Kissimmee Prairie is Florida’s first designated Dark Sky Park, recognized by the International Dark-Sky Association for its exceptional stargazing opportunities. With minimal light pollution, the ...

The findings come after Utah and Florida’s ban on fluoride in public drinking water went into effect during the summer.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Efforts to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida have encountered a significant setback. The group behind the initiative, Smart and Safe Florida, decided not to appeal a judge’s ...

Winners of this year's CivicCon awards include a storied vegan cafe, a church that wiped out $6.5 million in medical debt and a project preserving 429 acres for the public.

As an atmospheric river sweeps through California, strong winds can send leaves and branches from your neighbor’s yard onto your property. Is your neighbor responsible for cleaning up tree debris that ...

We all need shade trees but sometimes have limited available space. In South Florida’s hot, humid climate, shade is one of the most important assets of any given property or environment. My own garden ...