Decades before Walt Disney ever set his sights on bringing Mickey Mouse to Florida and building theme parks that have drawn ...

Alice Hines explores the mind-expanding, sober high of freediving in Florida's unique springs. Dive deep with compelling ...

Read full article: Is Wekiwa Springs State Park really sold out this summer? Here’s what we found out Launching kayaks into the Wekiva River at Wekiwa Springs State Park. Earlier this month, Wekiwa ...

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Water shapes the state of Florida both geographically and economically. Florida's beaches and waterways draw millions of visitors annually, invigorating the state's tourism economy. While much of the ...

North Florida’s springs have suffered the consequences of residential and agricultural development for decades, environmental experts assert. Recent conditions have prompted spring scientists and ...

Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs ...