Meet Contender. He’s nearly 14 feet long and 1,700 pounds, and took a 5,300-mile journey to Canada before returning to his favorite wintering grounds off the east coast of Florida.

President Donald Trump celebrated the first anniversary of his return to office with many of the false claims he told most frequently during that year.

Craig Carson's nearly 18-pound, 39.5 -inch sea trout caught in Fort Pierce in 1995 still stands as the IGFA world record.

In Sarasota, there’s a place where seafood dreams come true, and it’s hiding in plain sight at a strip mall. Big Water Fish Market isn’t just another fish counter – it’s where locals whisper about the ...

Donald Trump’s destruction of the civil service is a tragedy not just for the roughly 300,000 workers who have been discarded ...

Explore a hidden Florida art village with rainbow-colored streets, local art, and a laid-back, magical atmosphere.

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If you liked this story, share it with other people. The fish-eating bat (Myotis vivesi) catches fish and crustaceans thanks to its long legs, hook-shaped claws and waterproof fur. The species is ...

Opposition is growing to the Trump administration’s plan to expand offshore drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico, including from some unlikely quarters. The conservationist nonprofit Friends of the ...

During his remarks to military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico several weeks ago in late September, Donald Trump ranted about the Gulf of Mexico (or the "Gulf of America" as he still wants to ...

Neil Sims has a vision. He imagines thousands of red drum fish swimming in the open Gulf, the Florida sun glinting off coppery scales. These red drum are farmed, not wild. They circle inside a ...

Alongside serene white-sand beaches, St Pete-Clearwater offers major league sports venues, eclectic craft breweries and botanical gardens. Just 30 minutes from Tampa Bay, the St Pete-Clearwater region ...