This recreation area near Ocala is home to a crystal-clear spring for swimming, a popular paddling trail, and a campground, ...

New playground at state park in St. Johns County gets over $500K in donations to make wheelchair accessible facility.

Florida’s springs are one of the natural wonders of our state. As a result, I naturally wonder why the government agency in ...

Before the theme parks, Florida had roadside attractions such as Silver Springs, but during the segregation-era South, those places weren’t welcoming to Black people. Paradise Park, however, was ...

Miami-Dade County Mayor wants monitoring authority over Florida's new Everglades immigrant detention center ...

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is celebrating its 50th anniversary July 4-6 with discounted tickets — $19.75 for ...

Silver Springs State Park kayaking tour (Spectrum News/Randy Rauch) You can rent both kayaks (clear kayaks are available) and paddleboards with Kayaking Florida.

The water park at State Road 40 and Baseline Road, near Silver Springs State Park, closed in 2016. But the memories remain. Here are a few photos from the Star-Banner archives.

Florida has a series of new laws going into effect on July 1 including Dexter’s Law on animal cruelty to the Gulf of America ...

When most people plan a trip to Florida, they usually stick to well-known tourist spots like Miami and Orlando. However, this ...

One of Ocala’s most unexpected attractions is the Silver Springs State Park, Florida’s oldest tourist attraction. Once a private attraction that drew visitors from around the world, the springs are ...

At Cherry Smash in Coral Springs, Florida, the Bananas Foster isn’t merely a dessert – it’s a life-altering experience that might make you question every other sweet treat you’ve ever consumed.