Manatee County’s Gulf Islands Ferry service is eyeing a return to the city of Anna Maria. But the route might not be to the ...

Anna Maria Mayor Mark Short told The Islander via email May 9 that the city is proud to have the Anna Maria Sheriff’s Unit on its law enforcement team and ...

Sea turtle nesting season has begun on Anna Maria Island, but these ancient creatures face new challenges in the wake of last ...

A 761-pound great white shark nicknamed Dold pinged off the coast of Marco Island, Florida. Within 2 months, Dold has traveled over 1,300 miles since being tagged by OCEARCH off the Florida ...

Almost 100 wildfires are burning across Florida, affecting 3,832 acres. Three areas in Florida are considered to be under extreme drought conditions. Maps show where fires are burning, risks to ...

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Only one Florida town appeared on HGTV's list — Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island. "Situated in the northeast corner of Florida, Amelia Island is bursting with charm and a distinct character ...

The map marks first landfalls, and just because direct landfall isn't made by a hurricane, or even a tropical storm, doesn't mean there can't be damage. Tropical Storm Isaias produced the longest ...

A stretch of coastline seemingly immune from hurricane strikes. The map documents landfall after landfall in Texas, the Gulf Coast, Florida and the southern East Coast. That's about 2,000 miles of ...