With America’s 250th birthday coming up next year, we’re starting a monthly look at some of the heart of America right here ...

Nature enthusiasts discover their paradise at Lake Louisa State Park, where 4,500 acres of protected wilderness showcase Florida’s natural beauty just minutes from downtown Clermont.

It was about 10:30 p.m. in February — a month when it was cold enough not to step outside unless you had to — but I not only ...