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Florida's 'Gateway To The Springs' Is A Breathtaking Paradise With Otherworldly Blue Waters And A Lovely Downtown

Skip Florida's beaches for a refreshing dip in the state's crystal-clear springs. In this city, you have easy access to the ...
WUSF Public Media

Residents worry that foot traffic hurts Ichetucknee Springs; some experts say otherwise

Recent reports praising north central Florida's Ichetucknee Springs prompted some area residents to post concerned comments ...

A Fine idea? U.S. Rep. Fine discusses proposed Florida National Springs Park study

A Republican lawmaker addresses questions about his proposed national park study in north central Florida as citizens ...
CBS News

Florida's springs face pollution, climate threats as iconic waters risk losing natural beauty

Seen from the air, a Florida freshwater spring is a bit of liquid heaven, luring humans and wildlife to enjoy its aquamarine cool. With at least 1,000 of them — more than any other state — the springs ...
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Florida’s natural springs are the best way to cool off this summer

Tired of crowded beaches and boiling sidewalks? Florida’s natural springs are like hidden portals to peace. Their clear, chilly waters stay a perfect 72°F year-round and feel like nature’s version of ...

National park proposed for Florida springs doesn’t spring from desire to fix problems

Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas, all in the southern end of the state. Now newbie U.S. Rep. Randy Fine of Brevard ...
Columbus Dispatch

Congressman Randy Fine proposes national park as way of rehabilitating ailing springs

SILVER SPRINGS − U.S. Rep. Randy Fine explained his proposal for creating a new national park while standing by a clear, freshwater spring surrounded by spiny green palms and spindly oaks. The ...
WUFT

Mixed community reaction to Florida Springs National Park proposal

A push in Congress to designate Ocala National Forest and the surrounding springs is drawing mixed feedback from locals, ...