Explore a former cattle ranch that has since turned into an idyllic natural area, preserving Florida's unique ecosystems and ...

As 1,000 people move to Florida every day, it’s more important than ever that lawmakers focus on ways to protect water, native wildlife and natural landscape. Agricultural lands supply wide, open ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

MYAKKA CITY, Fla. — Welcome to Myakka City, about 30 miles east of Sarasota. The ranch is a glimpse into what Florida used to be. “Every single pavement, road, house, hospital or school, at one point ...

Southern Florida has a remarkable natural escape with sprawling prairies, wetlands, abundant wildlife, peaceful trails, and ...

"These ranches are selling like hotcakes," Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026 brings awareness to industry and landscape and why they need to be preserved Andrew West More Videos One person sustains ...

OKEECHOBEE — At daybreak on a misty-blue Wednesday, a herd of cows and bulls are horseplaying on a South Florida prairie when a tractor roars to life, hoisting in its jaws a hay bale as golden as the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spanish first brought cattle to Florida and the cattle industry shaped much of the state's history. Photo of the Great Florida ...

Every time a new season of "Yellowstone" drops, I get at least one call that starts with, “So … what do you think about ...

Panthers are back. Florida’s still-imperiled big cat–one of the largest in the country–has bounced back from just 20 individuals to more than 160 during the last 30 years. But it’s now in danger of ...

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday approved spending $19 million to conserve rural land used to raise cattle, while also expanding a list of agricultural properties the ...