TAMPA, Fla. - A young osprey was found dead, hanging from a cable line above a bypass canal near I-4 in Tampa. The bird got entangled in discarded fishing line. It's the second bird to die this way in ...

Florida’s tiered scallop season has begun, with Gulf-front counties allowing the underwater hunt to begin depending on the ...

If you ever find yourself wonderin where to escape from the hustle and bustle of Tampa, you’re in luck! This article dives into the islands near Tampa that ...

Cedar Key isn’t just another dot on the Florida map – it’s a state of mind disguised as a tiny island community. Nestled about 50 miles southwest of Gainesville, this secluded haven feels like it ...

Located about 90 minutes north of Tampa on Florida’s Nature Coast, Crystal River isn’t your typical beach town plastered with ...

The largest of the Hubbard’s seacraft, the Florida Fisherman II is taking fans of deep-sea fishing—many having booked their spots months in advance—out for a 39-hour trip.

What You Need To Know The Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival is back this weekend This year, the Florida Institute for Saltwater Heritage hopes to raise $100,000 — proceeds will go toward ...

Elected representatives are hesitant, too. If you got 30 members of Congress from Florida and put offshore drilling up to a vote, Herbert said, 28 would likely vote against it.

Florida This weekend, you can fish without a license in Florida On Saturday, Nov. 30, anyone in Florida can go saltwater fishing and don't have to worry about making sure they have a license.

Milton is charging toward Florida’s west central coast at 17 mph and was 190 miles southwest of Tampa as of 11 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.

In the meantime, you can stay informed by checking the daily sampling map, accessible through the online status report on the Red Tide Current Status page. Read: Florida Gulf Coast Fishing Report ...

2. Florida – 114 points Last year's top state, Florida, now ranks second. Known for its supreme saltwater fishing, Florida's 8,400 miles of coastline provide diverse fishing opportunities.