Florida

The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center will host its third annual “Black Cowboys & Cowgirls in Florida: Then and Now” event on Friday and Saturday, featuring a two-day celebration on history, culture, and community.

An interview with Hillary Flower, the author of a new book about snail kites called “The Kite and The Snail: An endangered bird, its unlikely prey, and a story of hope in a changing world.”

Several area organizations were raisisng awareness of the threats to Florida’s springs on Saturday at the third annual Santa Fe Springs Celebration.

Regulators have tried to fix algae problems in the region’s springs by focusing on nitrogen, but newly published testing results suggest successful restoration will need to consider snails, fish and other algae eaters, too.

Florida black bears are getting more active — and hungry — as the weather warms up.

As April approaches, lovebugs are usually everywhere. But the species population is declining, according to a University of Florida pest management specialist.

Florida Springs Institute director discusses what the removal of continuous nitrate monitors from 13 Outstanding Florida Springs means for research and the health of the springs.

Two years ago, Tim Underwood quit his job as director of environmental services at University of Florida Health to operate Honey Nitro, a coffee-serving bicycle cart, with his wife. Now, Honey Nitro is one of the only pop-up coffee businesses in partnership with the University of Florida.

Dr. Mobeen Rathore, a leading expert in infectious diseases, discusses the current measles outbreaks in several states, including Florida, which, as of Feb. 26, had 107 measles cases — the third highest number in the country, according to the CDC.

As reports of indecent exposure surge in Alachua County, experts say knowing how to respond in the moment can help people protect themselves and support law enforcement.