Tucked between the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay, Shell Key Preserve is one of Florida’s largest and most pristine barrier islands; in a state facing increasing commercialization of natural areas, it’s ...

Pinellas County sheriff's deputies are investigating the cause of a brush fire that swept across more than an acre of wooded ...

Woman found dead off of Shell Key Preserve, deputies say A woman was found dead near Shell Key Preserve on Friday afternoon, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

The shark was seen in the area for following large schools of tarpon fish as it was "displaying a calm but curious demeanor." ...