A depiction of the “Bardin Booger” via Jaxlore.com
Florida, known for its sunny beaches, theme parks, vibrant wildlife, and nightlife, has a rich tradition of eccentric lore of ghostly legends and even cryptids — animals that resemble humans but often have ape-like characteristics as well.
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band – Photo: Trip Advisor
Hey Parrotheads! The Coral Reefer Band is bringing the island vibes back to Florida with a tribute to Florida’s adopted native son in Jacksonville. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 15, 2025, as Daily’s Place transforms into a tropical paradise for the “Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett” tour.
Tampa International Airport Airside F – Photo: Mark Stone/FMN
If you haven’t flown through Tampa International Airport (TPA) lately, you’re in for some exciting changes in 2025. Often hailed as one of Florida’s top airports, TPA today announced a slate of upgrades to make your travel experience even better.
A North American Right Whale breeches off of the Atlantic coast. Photo: Nick Hawkins / ifaw.org
“Thar Be Whales Here” is more than just a movie line made famous by Engineer Montgomery Scott in Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home – it’s a fact that many Floridians are not aware of. For few months each year, the majestic creatures do indeed swim just off of Florida’s east coast.
Flamingos in their natural habitat. Photo: Elilicht, CC 3.0
Rep. Jim Mooney, a Republican from Islamorada, has filed a bill (HB 81) that would make the Flamingo Florida’s state bird. If passed, flamingos would replace the Northern mockingbird, which has been the state’s bird since 1927.
Surfing Santas emerge from the waves at annual Cocoa Beach charity fundraiser. Image by Richard P Gallagher /FMN
COCOA BEACH, FL — The 16th annual Surfing Santas event transformed Cocoa Beach into a sea of red and green on a chilly and foggy Christmas Eve morning, as hundreds of Surfing Santas traded their traditional sleighs for surfboards. The unique holiday spectacle, which began in 2009 as a family outing, has now become one of the Space Coast’s most cherished traditions, drawing thousands of spectators to watch the festive surfing extravaganza.
When: Tuesday, December 24, 2024, from 7:30 AM to 12 PM
Where: 3 Minutemen Causeway, Cocoa Beach, Florida
Get ready for a splash of festive fun on the sunny shores of Cocoa Beach! Join hundreds of Santas, elves, and snowmen for the 16th annual Surfing Santas event where the holiday cheer meets sun and surf!
The Dade Battlefield Society Honor Guard marches into position during a previous ceremony. Photo credit: Mark Stone / FMN
Bushnell, Florida – The 189th anniversary of the Dade Massacre, a battle that helped begin the Second Seminole War, will be commemorated on December 28th at Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell, Florida.
As one of the oldest and longest-running tourist attractions in the State of Florida, Gatorland is a step back into "Old Florida" - a time before rampant development, multinational corporate theme parks, hotels and hustle and…
This week, a routine fishing trip turned extraordinary for Yulee resident Alberto Vanegas when he reeled in a 9- to 10-foot great white shark from the shore of Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island.
Florida is well known to locals and visitors alike for its crystal clear springs. With water that remains in the low to mid 70’s year round, Florida’s springs are a cool respite from Florida’s sweltering summers and a sanctuary for marine life seeking warmer waters in the winter. Any way you slice it, Florida’s beautiful springs are a must see. But there is one spring that stands out from all the rest…..
