NEW AT FIVE A NEW STATE REPORT BLAMES THIS YEAR’S COLD SNAP FOR A SURGE IN MANATEE DEATHS IN FLORIDA. WESH 2 NEWS BREVARD COUNTY REPORTER MEGAN MORIARTY HAS THE NUMBERS AND WHAT WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY ...

Black bear populations in the Florida Panhandle have grown nearly 12 percent annually, thanks to conservation efforts and legal protection.

World Atlas highlights 13 offbeat, low-key Florida towns, from Apalachicola to Yankeetown, offering unique experiences beyond typical tourist spots.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s population boom has defined the state for years, but new data suggests another trend is emerging: The state isn’t just growing — it’s aging. According to a report from our ...

The majority Hispanic district, which encompasses Osceola County and parts of Orange and Polk counties, is one of several Democratic seats in Florida that may be targeted for redistricting.

Voters in Palm Beach and Broward counties have elections on March 10 to choose local officials and decide on referendum questions, including tax hikes.

Frigid weather killed 35 Florida manatees, nearly triple the average, raising concerns about the species' future.