This beautiful spring is named for Juan Ponce de León, who led the first Spanish expedition to Florida in 1513-as legend has it-in search of the “fountain of youth.” Visitors might well regain their ...
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 ...
JPo is trending in South Florida. We’re talking about Juan Ponce de Leon, the conquistador-explorer-governor who is still relevant 500 years after he claimed Florida for Spain.His legacy sails on as ...
As the mercury rises heading into summer, Floridians flock to one of the many state parks where water in the crystal-clear springs stays right around a refreshing 70 degrees. This tradition has been ...
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 ...
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 ...
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve unveiled the Ponce Educational Exhibit as the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leons landing in Florida was celebrated in 2013. MIAMI ...
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 ...