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 ...
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, ...
Ponce de Leon Springs State Park in Northwest Florida provides a picturesque swimming hole for those seeking relief from the heat. A privately-owned recreational area for decades before it became a ...
James MacDougald believes he has rewritten Florida history and added further intrigue to the early story of the Tampa Bay area. St. Augustine, founded in 1565, is considered the first successful ...
Florida history is as murky as an alligator-filled swamp. Five centuries after Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León stepped foot on the eastern shore of what is now called Florida, much about his ...
PONCE DE LEON, Florida -- By the time I turn off the ignition, and my car's life-giving air conditioner shuts off, I'm already sweating. It's true, the A/C in my trusty Honda Civic worked better 10 ...
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. But evidence ...
Florida has more springs than any other state. The mineral-rich waters originate deep within the Floridan aquifer and bubble to the surface, creating refreshingly cool (averaging 68º to 70ºF ...
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. But evidence ...
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