Family reportedly announced on social media that Leah Lendel’s hand was "hanging on by just the skin" before she underwent ...

Haven, Florida, makes a fun-filled escape for travelers of all types. With theme parks, water sports, boutique shopping, and ...

If you've got a little pirate captain eager to set sail ... known in modern times as—surprise!—Gasparilla Island. The legends also say Gasparilla met his end after attempting one last capture.

In interview last week he shared thoughts after visit Editor’s Note: The Boca Beacon sat down with Commissioner David Mulicka ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Since 1904, crowds have gathered in downtown Tampa for Gasparilla, a celebration featuring a mock invasion of the city to honor the memory of the legendary pirate, José Gaspar.

Skip the crowds and see the side of Florida locals keep to themselves—peaceful beach towns, crystal-clear springs, quiet coastal getaways, and the timeless charm of Old Florida tucked in unexpected ...

More than a dozen people work at Rock Island's port terminal off Illinois Route 92, but many people don't know it's there. The terminal would be easy to miss if not for a few piles of crude iron ...

Just a boat ride from Sicily, the island of Salina offers an authentic, laid-back Italian getaway with volcanic cliffs, lush ...

A 9-year-old girl, identified as Leah Lendel, required emergency surgery to her hand after an apparent shark attack off the Florida coast during a family vacation.

Visit Raccoon Island in Biscayne Bay—home to friendly raccoons, lush mangroves, and wildlife. Learn how to visit by boat or ...