Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno said deputies shot Alex Paul Jordan of Pine Island while probing domestic violence call.

BRADENTON, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners unanimously voted to purchase more than 13 acres of land to add to Pine Island Preserve. The $40,000 purchase will come out of Manatee County’s ...

Snorkeling the reefs will reveal tropical fish, sea turtles, and even the occasional manta ray. Kayak or paddleboard past mangroves, lagoons, and wide views of the island. Floating vendors drift by on ...

SPRING HILL, Fla. — A favorite hangout for both kids and adults in Hernando County is still in need of repairs after Hurricane Idalia. Pine Island Park has remained closed for months and people are ...

Do you have a picture from paradise you’d like to share with Tropicalia readers? We’d love to print it. Email photos to [email protected]. Be sure to include your full name, where you took the ...

COLLIER COUNTY, Florida (WBBH) — One-half of the viral TikTok duo known as the “Island Boys” was arrested in Collier County on New Year’s Eve. Frank Venegas, 24, is facing a drug possession charge at ...

Irving J. Tautkus passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, with the love and support of his family by his side. He was 94 years old. A longtime resident of Ellington, CT, and later St. James City, ...

HAINES CITY, Fla. — When talking about peaches, many people think of Georgia. But the state of California produces the most peaches in the country. A lesser-known state for peaches is Florida, ...

Southwest Florida hosts numerous art festivals from January through April, showcasing a variety of art forms. Most of the art fairs and festivals in the region offer free admission to the public.