It's almost time to get cracking. Florida stone crab season opens up on Wednesday and runs through May 1. Why it matters: The stone crab harvest contributes $30 million to Florida's economy each year, ...

Fifty contestants. Ten teams of two. Twenty-five fresh stone crab claws. And one ticking clock. In the Florida Keys last ...

It’s October in Miami. Suddenly the humidity breaks, the threat of sudden tropical storms diminishes, and a slight breeze with a hint of salt air reminds us that we’re about to embark on the best time ...

Florida's stone crab season runs from October 15 through May 1. Harvesters remove the claws and return the crab to the water, as the claws can regrow. Claws must be at least 2 7/8 inches, and they ...

His suppliers haven’t even pulled traps yet, but Even Keel Fish Shack co-owner Dave MacLennan is so confident about this year’s stone crab haul that he’s already set the price for an all-you-can-eat ...

Stone crabs can be found in coastal and offshore waters from North Carolina to Belize, but 99% of the landings in the United ...

MARATHON, Fla. (WFLA) — Stone crab season kicked off in the Florida Keys over the weekend with the 14th annual Stone Crab Eating Contest at Key Fisheries. 50 contestants raced against the clock to ...