Florida sells itself as a paradise of crystal blue springs, shimmering lakes and beaches that draw millions of visitors each ...

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 ...

Fireflies can be found near Florida's wetlands and springs during late spring and summer. Over 50 species of fireflies exist in Florida, inhabiting diverse environments from mangroves to urban parks.

Rainbow Springs State Park near Dunnellon in Marion County is a great place to go tubing and learn some history.

Blue Spring has been a major home for the gentle giants during the wintertime in Florida since becoming a protected state park in 1972, This is because manatees need consistently warm water ...

Visitors flock to Volusia County’s Blue Spring State Park in droves to see manatees huddled for warmth in the wintertime, and the park typically draws capacity crowds amid summertime swimming weather.

When people hear about crystal clear water in Florida, they usually think of the gorgeous sandy Florida Keys or the ...

The Path to Florida Springs National Park Act has yet to attract a Senate sponsor or get a hearing before the House Committee ...

Robert Knight was 5 years old the first time he saw a spring. His grandparents drove him two hours to Silver Springs from the Naval base in Jacksonville where his dad was stationed. He was born in New ...

An instrument resembling a two-tone blue wrapping paper tube sits at the edge of Manatee Springs near Chiefland. Every 15 minutes, it samples the spring’s water, measures its nitrate levels and shoots ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — At Rock Springs, just north of Orlando, water gushes from a limestone cliff. Hundreds of gallons of water pour from an opening in the rock every second. Mike Cliburn, with ...