Beneath the flat surface of the Sunshine State lies a massive honeycomb of limestone. While most of these Swiss-cheese holes are filled with water (our aquifer), a few rare spots have risen above the water table to create spectacular, air-filled cathedrals of stone. You don't need to go to Tennessee or Virginia to see stalactites. You just need to know where to look.

If you have been waiting for the perfect time to see manatees, this is it. A cold front is sweeping across Florida this weekend, dropping overnight lows into the 40s and 50s. While that might make you want to stay in bed, it is the "Bat Signal" for Florida manatees. When local water temperatures drop below 68°F, manatees stop roaming and rush to the warm-water refuges. With the chill hitting this Saturday and Sunday, we expect record-breaking numbers  at the major viewing spo

Florida has beaches made of crushed quartz, beaches made of ancient seashells, and even beaches covered in massive coquina rock formations that look like another planet. If you are looking for more than just a place to park a towel, here are the 5 fascinating beaches you need to visit, and the science (or history) behind what makes them special.

Most people think of Florida springs as a summer destination—a place to cool off when the heat index hits triple digits. But if you ask a local, they will tell you the truth: Winter is the magic season.