Tropical Storm Fay's return to the west coast came with a bang for Amanda Braswell. ...more

August 23, 2008

SEBRING — From red-bellied turtles to green tree frogs to alligators big and small, students touring Highlands Hammock State Park on Thursday got a close up view of Florida wildlife and the effects of the drought. During the first week of the two-week Sebring Middle School summer science camp about 35 students have been taking part in day trips that included a canoe trip down the Peace River on Wednesday and Thursday's exploration of the state park. Park Specialist Dorothy Harris took the students on a tram-ride tour of the park stopping at various spots to point out wildlife, plant life and other features. ...more

June 19, 2008

For Bay area anglers, 6-foot tides and water the color of day-old coffee might seem an alien environment. But it's business as usual for fishermen such as Terry Lacoss, who for more than 25 years has made his living on the waters around Amelia Island, north of Jacksonville. ...more

November 16, 2007