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From Tampa to the Space Coast, Central Florida offers an incredible array of attractions. There is something for everyone, ranging from theme parks to serene natural areas and educational museums. Here’s a detailed look at 20 attractions that make Central Florida a must-visit destination for all types of travelers.
TAMPA, Fla. – An unexpected visitor found his way onto the tarmac at MacDill Air Force Base yesterday, prompting a swift response from Florida Fish and Wildlife authorities. After crawling out of a nearby marsh, the nearly 10-foot alligator promptly did what gators do…. found a nice cool spot to get out of the hot Florida sun. Unfortunately for the busy airmen at the base, the gator apparently claimed “squatter’s rights” in front of the landing gear of a huge KC-135 tanker aircraft.
In what has become a rite of summer, it’s nearly Sargussum season on Florida beaches. In many recent years, thick brown mats of a macroalgae named Sargussum start washing up on the shorelines, sometimes reaching several inches in depth in early summer, and those mats linger until well into the season.
Sargassum often comes with a pungent stench attached to it — something between sewage and rotten eggs — due to the mats off-gassing Hydrogen Sulfide and Ammonia, among others. Hydrogen Sulfide smells like rotten eggs, and ammonia is most commonly linked to a stale urine smell. This makes a sargassum-covered beach a wholly unpleasant experience, and that’s before the brown water is created in the surf by Sargassum decaying in the water.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has seized one of the state’s heaviest Burmese pythons ever documented.
Merritt Island, FL.– American Legion Post 344 in Merritt Island, Florida, will host an event aimed at reducing the rate of veteran & first responder suicide.
This morning Cocoa Beach was transformed into a festive paradise for the annual Surfing Santa event, and it was nothing short of magical!
As a professional photographer who also photographs wildlife, one of the most asked questions I get is, “Are there still wild flamingos in Florida?”. My usual answer is, “Yes, but not for a while.” Now – at least for a little while – I can answer with a solid, “Yes! At the Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge!”
Rockstar Games released the much-anticipated ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’ trailer (GTA-6) on Wednesday, showcasing a vivid, digital world that mirrors the unique flair and eccentricities of Florida.
TAMPA BAY, Fla. – In an expansion of its cruising operations, Margaritaville at Sea has announced the introduction of a new Margaritaville cruise ship, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander.
Weeki Wachee, Florida – Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, located just north of Tampa on the west side of Florida, is a truly remarkable destination.
Looking for something fun and different to ring in the holidays here in Florida? A free event in Cocoa Beach on Christmas Eve might be what you’re looking for: Surfing Santas Cocoa Beach is an annual that brings hundreds of surfers of all ages dressed up as Santa Claus to the beach and on top of the waves. Admission is free.
Disney began offering attractive Disney World ticket discounts for tickets to Disney theme parks, particularly Walt Disney World, in October 2023. The discounts cater to different needs and preferences. Even though some of these deals have date restrictions, there is still plenty of time left to buy and use them.
