Dive explored Florida’s lesser-known springs where you can slip into cool, clear waters far from packed tourist spots and bask in solitude under shady trees. These hidden gems, some tucked away in ...

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (AP) — 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 ...

The highest concentration of springs are in central and northern Florida, including most of the 30 “first magnitude” springs — those that discharge at least 65 million gallons (246 million liters) of ...

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. — 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 ...

Visitors swim at Royal Spring, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Suwannee County, Fla. (AP Photo/Daniel Kozin) Visitors swim at Royal Spring, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Suwannee County, Fla. (AP Photo/Daniel ...