A deadly invasive species is spreading across South Florida and experts say it’s putting pets at serious risk. Cane toads, also known as bufo toads, are showing up more frequently in neighborhoods ...

Join Mark from Self Sufficient Me as he shares the intriguing story of his dog, Scooter, and the ongoing challenge of controlling cane toads on his property in Australia. Learn how cane toads thrive ...

Florida has six species of native venomous snakes, including three types of rattlesnakes.

Do you have a picture from paradise you’d like to share with Tropicalia readers? We’d love to print it. Email photos to tropicalia@news-press.com. Be sure to include your full name, where you took the ...

With Florida homeowners by far already paying the highest home insurance premiums in the country, especially in this part of the Peninsula, costs are projected to climb again in 2026 as insurers ...

Authorities are urging vigilance as Florida saw a 37% increase in boating deaths in 2024 from the previous year. Southwest Florida has been experiencing a series of fatal boating incidents in Collier ...

Runners gain entry to the prestigious Boston Marathon by either meeting tough qualifying times or raising money for charity. The race is meaningful for Southwest Florida runners who feel they have ...

FHSAA baseball district tournaments are finally here. Seeds and matchups were announced earlier this week for each district statewide, with plenty of local squads vying to become district champions.

Many Southwest Florida playoff teams are seeking new starting quarterbacks this spring. Eleven area high schools will enter the spring season with new head coaches. Multiple rising prospects are ...

Asian needle ants, an invasive species with venomous stings, have been spotted across the country. Are they found in Florida?

Multi-billion dollar investments are funding a major construction boom in Southwest Florida's Coconut Point corridor. The Estero Sports Park Complex has begun its first phase of development. A High 5 ...