OKEECHOBEE — Beside a shallow pool riders in broad-brimmed hats watered their horses and adjusted leather tack while over by a group of supply wagons meal prep began. Camp took shape across the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Spanish first brought cattle to Florida and the cattle industry shaped much of the state's history. Photo of the Great Florida ...

Time travel is real. Except you don’t need some elaborate technological contraption to do it. You just need a horse and Florida wilderness. This past January, nearly 300 people and 300 head of cattle ...

Cattle driving in Florida dates back to the 1500s when Spanish explorers introduced cows, horses, and hogs. The Great Florida Cattle Drive is a modern event that honors the state's long history of ...

Photojournalist Andrew West captured a long-exposure image during the Great Florida Cattle Drive 2026. The photo was taken before dawn in central Florida to convey the vast landscape and cold air.

A reporter with no prior horse-riding experience participated in the 2026 Great Florida Cattle Drive. The multi-day event presented physical and mental challenges, including heavy rain and cold ...