It was 160 years ago that enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they had been freed — after Civil War's end and two years after President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. Many Americans are celebrating Juneteenth, that day in 1865 when a Union officer announced liberation.

Fireworks can literally scare birds to death. Audubon Florida cautions Fourth of July revelers to be aware of the hazards of fireworks to small animals.

GL Homes conducted building of an unusual kind Monday — and ended up helping relieve hunger.The mission was for two teams combined from GL Homes communities in Lee and Collier counties to go can-to-can in the annual GL Homes CAN-tastic Competition.

It's kitten season and Manatee County is looking for foster homes for little cats until they're old enough for adoption.

More than 4,000 people showed up to Pridefest this year, but only about 600 of them were able to attend the drag performances the festival is known for.That’s due to a decision from a federal court that forced the annual drag show inside the Norris Center in downtown Naples, away from the main stage of Cambier Park.

Southwest Florida residents get free admission to the Naples Botanical Garden during a week in June.

As the start of summer draws closer, Florida residents should expect more activity from black bears. Juvenile bears could be spotted in unexpected areas as they leave their mothers’ home ranges.

Mental Health Issues are common for soldiers returning to civilian life. In Southwest Florida, one group is looking to help “heal the invisible wounds of war”.

A federal judge Tuesday stood behind a ruling that blocked restrictions the city of Naples tried to place on a drag show as part of an upcoming LGBTQ “Pridefest.”

Throughout June, Lovers Key State Park will host events about the park’s history, wildlife and impact. All events are free and included with the park’s entry fee.