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Hopping in the car for a trip to Weeki Wachee. (Credit: Eleanor Marceau) With clear 72 degree water temperatures year round, you can catch a show where mermaids swim underwater and attract not only ...

Crystal-clear blue water. Abundant wildlife. Natural Florida beauty. Weeki Wachee Springs is one of the most magical experiences you can have in Florida. "The experience of kayaking on the Weeki ...

This laid back Florida escape between Tampa and Gainesville isn't a beach town but it's full of sunny walks, local restaurants, and nearby springs.

Locals say the rules will ruin the fun, but the state says they are needed to stop the rapid decline of the river’s health. Beaching, mooring and anchoring watercraft along the shoreline and sandbars ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. (WFLA) — New rules are in place for kayakers and boaters on the Weeki Wachee River. In 2021, a News Channel 8 ...

Kayaking the Weeki Wachee river is one of Hernando County's biggest tourist draws, but it's also causing residents a lot of problems. Residents asking commissioners to rezone some areas Commissioners ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Soon, a new rule will change how thousands of people enjoy the natural gem. Approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation ...