100 Years of Gators | The Story of Everglades City School
In 1926, Everglades City High School opened and graduated a single student. A century later, the school still anchors this small riverside community.
Third Thursday Talk Explores the Spirit of the Everglades
Museum Manager Thomas Lockyear presents America 250 Spirit of the Everglades this Thursday at the Museum of the Everglades, covering two and a half centuries of local people.
The Woman Who Helped Save Seminole Culture
Deaconess Harriet Bedell spent decades helping Seminole families keep their patchwork, baskets, and craft traditions alive.
Bank of Everglades Building Project Update for June
The historic Bank of Everglades Building has been secured, with the elevator shaft, balcony, ramp, and window covers complete as the next phase begins.
Summer Fishing in the Ten Thousand Islands 2026
Summer Fishing Report: snook, permit, and tarpon biting and a growing shark problem to watch.
How to Tell an Alligator From a Crocodile in the Everglades
Florida is the only place where alligators and crocodiles share the water. Here's how to tell them apart.
Federal Duck Stamp Helps Protect the Ten Thousand Islands
The new Federal Duck Stamp is on sale, and its conservation dollars help protect waterfowl habitat at the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge.
Independence Day Celebration This Saturday
The annual Independence Day celebration and parade is this Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Everglades City. Parade at 10am, festivities at McLeod Park.
The Backcountry Isn’t What It Used to Be
Local captains around Everglades City are watching seagrass, oysters, and open channels disappear from the backcountry while the fishing that defined these waters fades.
New Student Exhibit at the Museum of the Everglades
Everglades City School students fill the Museum of the Everglades this summer with art, stories, and photos exploring what the American Dream means to them.
