The Ocklawaha River is one step closer to rejoining the St. Johns. The Florida House overwhelmingly voted Wednesday morning to approve a plan to remove the dam that’s separated the two waterways for ...

Dunnellon City Council delays legal action against railroad companies over creosote ties, opting to monitor cleanup progress.

DUNNELLON, Fla. — Dozens of Dunnellon residents turned out for a city council workshop on Monday night to voice their concerns about possible hazardous conditions caused by a railroad tie fire on ...

Lakes dot the landscape around town, adding to the calm vibe that’s hard to locate in busier Florida areas. The Withlacoochee ...

Palm trees and cypress trees create a quintessential Florida backdrop that frames the spring perfectly. The spring bubbles up from a deep vent, ensuring a constant flow of fresh, clean water. Unlike ...

Rainbow Springs State Park has crystal-clear springs, hand-built waterfalls, and hidden trails teeming with wildlife.

The St. Johns River, the longest river in Florida, was named the most alligator-infested river in the state, according to A-Z Animals. Every year, biologists explore Florida rivers, lakes, streams and ...

Authorities are investigating what caused the death of a former U.S. Coast Guard officer, his wife and their two children, whose bodies were found inside the family's Central Florida home. The Marion ...

Florida lawmakers are considering legislation to remove the Kirkpatrick Dam and restore the Ocklawaha River. Supporters compare the project to the Everglades restoration, saying it would uncover lost ...

A novel bird flu virus has killed 10 bottlenose dolphins in Florida's Indian River Lagoon over the past two years. The virus tends to attack the brain in dolphins, causing encephalitis, which can lead ...

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS — Florida State Parks has announced its newest addition: Shoal River Headwaters State Park. According to a press release, the park is located just West of DeFuniak Springs at 2239 ...

Sixty years ago, these freshwater springs and forests were drowned by a 9,500-acre reservoir. Could the ecosystem finally be restored? A snorkeler explores the fish-filled depths of Tobacco Patch ...