Skip the crowds and see the side of Florida locals keep to themselves—peaceful beach towns, crystal-clear springs, quiet coastal getaways, and the timeless charm of Old Florida tucked in unexpected ...

HOMOSASSA, Fla. — Florida springs and the rivers they feed ... We could lose recreational and commercial fishing,” Mailliez said. “We could just lose the enjoyment of hanging out in the ...

Scalloping is a time-honored tradition in Florida as harvesters hit the water in search of the scrumptious shellfish.

This guide to the Sunshine State’s coastal shores breaks it all down, including what makes each of the 14 Florida coasts so ...

(WCTV) - Florida State Parks is allowing ... Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Skyway Fishing Pier State Park, Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, Weeki Wachee ...

Tucked away in central Florida’s lake country, Sebring offers affordable living surrounded by natural beauty. The charming ...

Just south of Daytona Beach sits Ponce Inlet, where lighthouse views and quiet beaches come without luxury price tags. This small town offers coastal living at a fraction of the cost you’d pay in more ...

July 1 – September 24: Levy, Citrus and Hernando counties (including Cedar Key, Crystal River and Homosassa ... harvesters need a Florida saltwater fishing license to harvest bay scallops ...

In the past, when I heard about some problem with Florida’s state parks, I would sincerely wish that the legislators at fault would be forced to go to one park in particular: Homosassa Springs ...

Want to enjoy the many recreational freshwater fishing opportunities Florida has to offer but don't have a license? Grab a ...

Lu the hippopotamus died June 8, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Lu had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old.