Interest in the topic is high based on survey participation. Monday's meeting gives residents time with county staff who are creating the plan.

Florida is a treasure trove of surprises, like this hidden island that will appeal to nature lovers with its striking wildlife and thrilling kayaking.

Speaking of hills – yes, you read that correctly – Dade City sits in one of Florida’s rare hilly regions, a geographical anomaly that gives the area a distinctly un-Florida-like character.

Highlands Hammock State Park, one of Florida’s oldest state parks, sits just west of town and feels like stepping into a ...