It’s July in Florida, and many residents of the Sunshine State are likely scratching their heads wondering how to stay cool in this oppressive heat. One natural option is De Leon Springs State Park, ...

Editor's note: This article was first published on Nov. 29, 2013, and is being republished as the Ocala Star-Banner and the Gainesville Sun revisit concerns over our fragile springs. Throughout this ...

MIAMI (AP) — Of all the outlandish myths about Florida's outlandish history, one of the most stubborn holds that Ponce de Leon discovered it in 1513 when he was searching for the Fountain of Youth.

Once thought to be the Fountain of Youth when it was discovered by explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, Warm Mineral Springs – an hourglass-shaped sinkhole primarily fed by an underground stream that pumps in ...

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. Just a couple of ...