Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's Engine 57 cooled off elephants at Zoo Miami, a tradition aiding animal welfare and showcasing community service beyond firefighting.

Deering Estate in Miami-Dade is offering $5 admission for Fourth of July with self-guided tours and military personnel get free entry until Labor Day, in celebration of Park and Recreation Month.

Holiday Park in Fort Lauderdale is hosting four major events tonight, potentially causing parking difficulties. Alternatives like Circuit Micro Mover and various parking options are suggested.

Westgate Park introduces beginner indoor archery classes this summer, taught by certified instructors for those 8 and up, with all equipment provided for $10 a session.

Miami-Dade County Parks announces major upgrades for Amelia Earhart Park, including a new pool, splash pad, recreation center, sports facilities, and a focus on conservation education.

Miami-Dade's Larry & Penny Thompson Park reopens its waterslide and beach area with new safety features, retaining its old-school charm for summer fun.

Zoo Miami mourns the loss of "Tango" the Patagonian mara and "Keesha" the sloth bear due to health issues related to old age, while celebrating the birth of two sloth bear cubs.

A 20-year-old sea lion named Bud at the Miami Seaquarium died before a USDA-planned confiscation amid concerns for the animals' welfare and the facility's violations.

Tripadvisor ranked Hollywood Beach as the No. 4 beach in the US, noted for its Broadwalk and lifeguard towers.

Ida, a 200-pound loggerhead sea turtle, was released back into the wild after being treated at a Florida hospital following a rescue from a lobster trap entanglement.

A Florida charter boat captain caught a rare great white shark off Fort Lauderdale, and after a 2.5-hour struggle, released it back to the ocean due to federal protections.

Jeff Corwin's show, "Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin," explores Florida's ecological challenges on ABC, highlighting conservation efforts and the state's biodiversity.

Zoo Miami welcomes two sloth bear cubs, marking the zoo's first birth of the species since 1998, aimed at boosting conservation efforts for the vulnerable species.