The Florida city of Orlando is much more than a theme park wonderland, discovers Tim Lamb.

Prepare to be surprised by the Caribbean-like white sands of Florida's Emerald Coast, writes Tim Lamb.

That's a hard-won pearl of wisdom for visitors to Florida's Legoland hotel and park, warns Josie Clarke.

Ryan Hooper samples both sedate and adventurous activities during a week in the Sunshine State.

Westlake Boys' High School's new cork and rubber-based FieldTurf NZ artificial turf is one of the first to be installed in New Zealand and the recent opening event was a fitting tribute to mark the celebration of this milestone in Westlake sporting histor

The man cleared of murdering unarmed black teenager Trayvon Martin has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.

The police shooting of an unarmed black man has sparked another potential flashpoint in the United States.

A 90-year-old man has vowed to continue feeding homeless people in a Florida town, despite being threatened with jail for doing so.

Walking along a cobbled alley, I come a across a Victorian pet shop with a huge snake in the window.

Grant Bradley gets a lift at a museum that celebrates the right stuff.

Pass the tissues 'cos the waterworks at this wedding are real deep, says Kevin Pilley.

When five-month old Sebastian stopped breathing on a highway in the US state of Florida on Thursday, his desperate aunt pulled over and screamed for help.

In a dramatic U-turn, driving charges against Justin Bieber have been dropped, as the star's lawyers investigate whether police 'exaggerated' speeding claims.

As America's oldest highway marks its centenary, Chris Moss rounds up the options for a US fly-drive.

Graffiti tours are one way to appreciate the local flavour of one of Miami's trendiest neighbourhoods, writes Suzette Laboy.

Florida's hotel and restaurant costs climb during the peak summer months, but even the most expensive Panhandle resorts are cheaper than Miami Beach.

America's byways are a perfect network for a road trip, says Rob McFarland.

Estelle Sarney visited Cape Canaveral as the Endeavour was being prepared for its last flight.