In his public appearance as pope, Leo called himself an Augustinian, putting an unusual spotlight on his religious order.

Animal lovers now have a place to hang out with the “it” animals of the moment.

The centuries-old city of St. Augustine is an enduring reminder of Spain’s long history in Florida, going back generations before the United States even existed.

The Florida Man Games are back for Round 2, as teams from around the state gather to prove they have what it takes to join the ranks of the world’s worst superhero.

Vice President JD Vance recently cited medieval Catholic theology in justifying the immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump.

Heavy police activity along The Strand in Downtown Galveston.

It's a showdown that treats evading police and wrestling over beer like they were Olympic sports.

A boater who had been missing for more than a day and a half was rescued off the Florida coast in a half-submerged boat.

To many, February is the month dedicated to celebrating Black Americans’ contributions to a country where they were once enslaved.

Sharoo, a cat that went missing from The Woodlands, is living up to his name.

The North Atlantic right whale numbers only about 360, and scientists have said the animal's small population of breeding females could spell doom for the species. The National Marine Fisheries Service is developing new rules to reduce the possibility of entanglement in fishing gear, which can kill the whales. AdThe coming restrictions have sparked a rancorous debate between environmentalists and lobster fishermen over the proper way to save the whale. It's holding public hearings about the proposed rules in New England, including one for southern Maine on Feb. 23 and one for northern Maine on Feb. 24. AdThe right whales were hunted to near extinction during the commercial whaling era.

HOUSTON – Florida is getting a taste of Texas flavor with their first-ever Buc-ee’s. In a news release Thursday, Buc-ee’s said its doors will open for the first time on Feb. 22 at the new location in St. Augustine, near Jacksonville. Stan Beard, director of real estate, said in a statement Thursday that the owners chose this particular location due to the proximity of beaches and walkable atmosphere bringing convenience to beachgoers in Florida. Construction for a second location in Daytona Beach is underway and is expected to open their doors next month, the news release said. Buc-ee’s also said it is also opening a new location in South Carolina, slated to open in 2022.

If social media existed 455 years ago, a historic feat produced by a Spanish man probably would’ve made feeds all around the world.