Everglades National Park contains two distinct sloughs ... The most widespread of the epiphytic orchids is the butterfly orchid, while the rarest orchids are the clamshell, cowhorn, and ghost orchids.

53 acres of land next to Everglades Airpark in Everglades City is for sale for $9.5 million. The land is zoned for residential tourist use and could include a hotel, marina, and residences.

A proposed rock mine in the Everglades has ignited controversy and threats against water managers. The project highlights the challenges of balancing economic interests with environmental ...

The conventional wisdom is they were pets that escaped or were released. But there’s mounting evidence that Everglades pythons have the ability to migrate north and west from South Florida ...

The largest fire burning in the Sunshine State is near the Everglades in Miami-Dade County. As of the most recent update, the fire has spread to 3,600 acres and is 20 percent contained.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than 45,000 pounds of illegal drugs, mostly cocaine, at Port Everglades on Thursday, marking what officials called an “unprecedented ...

Greater Orlando Orchid Society: 6:30-9:30 p.m. the third ... This hike is recommended for ages 10 and up. —Upcycled Paper Butterfly Workshop, 2-3:30 p.m. March 29. Learn about local butterfly ...

A crocodile and alligator were filmed fighting on a Florida Everglades sidewalk, likely for a prime basking spot. American crocodiles are considered a threatened species, but their population has ...