The island was called Ellis Island by the cartographer DeBramn in 1772. It was not the name that stuck. In Gerdes’1849 pamphlet, Reconnaissance of the Florida Reef and all the […] ...

The National Trust for Historic Preservation named Cedar Key on this year’s list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places, recognizing it as one of the country’s greatest ...

The 167 West Fire is 75% contained after burning 400 acres; roads to the Florida Keys remain open but may close again.

With hurricane season just around the corner, is it time to hurricane prune your palm trees? The answer might surprise you.

In mid-March, the Florida Forest Service, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Monroe County Fire Rescue spent more than a week battling a 26,000-acre brush fire that caused full road closures of the Florida ...

Here are some other helpful things to know about the Florida Keys: ▪ Summer Solstice Celebration at Mallory Square: June 1-20 ...

Based on first-hand knowledge and strong ratings from visitors, these stunning Florida Keys beaches will inject relaxation ...

Conch chowder, a Florida Keys staple, emerges from the kitchen with regularity, its aromatic steam carrying hints of the sea ...

Caribbean-inspired chicken dishes offer tropical flavors that perfectly complement the Keys setting, while the Alligator ...

Palm tree houseplants are the perfect way to bring a tropical touch to your space. With their lush, elegant leaves, they make for an interesting houseplant. Most palm houseplants look like what you ...

You don’t have to spend long on the scenic Overseas Highway to find treasure—at the northernmost reach of the Florida Keys sits Key Largo, the “Diving Capital of the World” and a veritable paradise.