Sections of I-75 closed due to rising waters in the Myakka River have been reopened, Florida Department of Transportation officials said Saturday afternoon. Due to the rising water, I-75 in both ...

Myakka River State Park, one of Florida's largest, attracts over 300,000 visitors annually with its diverse wildlife and amenities. The park was developed during the Great Depression as part of ...

Manatee County commissioners greenlit the purchase with $420,000 from the county’s voter-approved conservation fund. Conservationists are celebrating the protection of 13 acres of land along the ...

Myakka City residents oppose rezoning near the river, citing rural lifestyle loss. Senate Bill 180 limits buffer protections; county explores enhancing enforcement. Federal bill seeks to extend 'Wild ...

Residents and officials who oversee the Myakka River are worried about the impacts of development inching closer to one of the region's final frontiers. Some Myakka City residents are worried about ...

A portion of the Myakka River may become the third in the state to receive federal protections under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Senator Rick Scott filed a bill Tuesday to instill ...

Ever had one of those days when the ping of your email, the buzz of your phone, and the hum of civilization makes you want to scream into the void? Well, the void has a name, my friends, and it’s ...

Imagine a place where alligators outnumber tourists, where ancient oak trees drip with Spanish moss, and where the only traffic jam involves turtles sunbathing on logs – welcome to Myakka River State ...

BANDERA COUNTY, Texas – Deputies ordered an evacuation at Pioneer RV Park along the Medina River, prompted by rising concerns and swift action to protect residents. Most people in the park have ...

Lexington opened Kelley’s Landing, its first public park with river access. The park offers trails and a kayak launch; major development remains years off. City plans estimate full build-out at up to ...

A boardwalk for bird-watching and taking in the scenic views at the Myakka River State Park on May 2, 2024. A recent prescribed burn that became out of control in the park. (Tiffany Tompkins/ttompkins ...