Crystal-clear and a refreshing temperature year-round, Florida's springs are the swimming holes of your dreams. Home to over 1,000 freshwater springs, Florida boasts an impressive collection of ...

The most extensive global assessment of freshwater animals to date has revealed that a quarter of all freshwater animal species on the IUCN Red List are threatened with extinction. The study found ...

The new species, named Salmoneus manningi, is “overall whitish” with “ivory white” asymmetrical claws, researchers described.

South Florida has a climate perfect for warmwater fish and reptiles. Finding temperatures to their liking, it’s no surprise that so many exotic species have proliferated. Burmese pythons are ...

But if you're not near the salty ocean, you might opt for swimming in a freshwater stream, river, lake or pool. These freshwater swimming holes are great, but they come with a hidden danger.

This is the fish that was involved in the burglary, officials say. Arapaima are native to South America, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission reports. DeSoto County Sheriff's ...

Florida’s escalating revolt against water fluoridation stretched past midnight in Melbourne City Hall recently as dozens urged their local leaders to abandon the long-standing practice to ...

On the heels of an actual winter in Central Florida, it appears spring has sprung. Good fishing should follow. And let's ...

“Bessie needs a stable and calm environment with patient and loving people who will help her to continue to grow joyfully and increase her confidence,” the Northwest Florida Great Dane Rescue ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of this week's hazardous winter weather that's expected to bring snow to the Florida Panhandle. Sleet, snow and freezing rain are ...

In a state like Florida, protection for air conditioning, pools and sprinklers is especially critical. CNBC Select has picked the best home warranty companies in Florida, based on monthly premiums ...