South Florida is home to the only barrier reef in the continental United States. But does it matter to people on land that the corals – like anywhere else in the world — are bleaching? To answer our ...

Scientists predict that by 2040 more than 70 percent of reefs in the Atlantic will be degrading faster than corals can grow.

A mysterious and deadly disease is wreaking havoc on sea stars along Florida’s Atlantic coast, according to researchers.

Florida's current plans to restore the coral reefs won't work due to the impact of climate change, so scientists are trying something new: breeding corals that can better withstand heat.

Nearly three million dollars in federal funding is being allocated for a project aimed at cleaning up the waters around Cedar Key.

The property owner, whose name is Derek Peoples, has surrounded his entire property in Marion County with the stacks of used tires. Each tire is filled with dirt, mulch, or even (pee-ew!) horse poop, ...

For endless fun in the sun and dazzling white-sand beaches, the Sunshine State ticks all the right boxes. Head to Florida's wildly chic barrier island for luxe stays and year-round sun, or brave the ...

MIAMI -- When Andrew Baker looks out at the vacant lot next to his office on Virginia Key, he doesn’t see the trees or grass that are there now. He sees a factory of the future. One story tall, ...

Here are some event highlights, along with other helpful things to know for a fall visit to the Florida Keys: Taste the Keys: Oct. 1-31 - Florida Keys cuisine on weekly foodie tours by trolley, ...