The highest concentration of springs are in central and northern Florida, including most of the 30 “first magnitude” springs ...

Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine ...

The 2025 FHSAA high school swimming season is here. The Times-Union previews the top teams and swimmers in Jacksonville and ...

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 ...

By Victor Block Approximately 24 million people live in Florida. About five times that many visit the self-proclaimed Sunshine State for its natural beauty, man-made attractions and climate that ...