A brush fire near Myakka State Forest in Charlotte County left residents in fear as it threatened homes and property.

Firefighters are in the final stages of containing a brush fire at the Myakka State Forest that began on Saturday night. The Florida Forest Service said the fire is 90% contained in their last ...

There were 10 acres of residential areas in Englewood affected as the fire continues to burn in the neighboring Myakka State Forest, about 50 miles north of Fort Myers.

Sarasota County brought its portfolio of land protected through its Environmentally Sensitive Land Protection Program to 40,250 acres with a purchase of 25 acres on the west bank of the Myakka ...

If the Myakka State Forest isn't a bargain, then nothing is. (If you're clipping and saving this column -- and you should -- don't forget the locator map on page 2E.) ...

A viral social media post of a fire at Myakka River State Park is raising questions about why a prescribed burn happened during drought conditions.

In its signature sign-off, “CBS Sunday Morning” left its national viewing audience today with the sights and sounds from Myakka River State Park.

Myakka River State Park comprises more than 58 square miles of wetlands, woodlands and dry prairies, vast expanses of wire grass, and palmetto studded with sable palms and live oaks.