Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

State wildlife officials on Thursday backed off a plan to limit mooring of boats at specific areas along the popular Weeki Wachee River. They are now leaning toward approving more stringent restrictions proposed by Hernando County.

On Thursday, state environmental officials will vote on new restrictions for people mooring boats in the Weeki Wachee River. But many people in the area think that's not enough to prevent its sand banks from eroding.

Here's how to apply to become a mermaid at Weeki Wachee, which is celebrating 75 years of mermaid shows.

The park will unveil 28 new mermaid statues, inspired by mermaids who have performed there.

For a century, the glass bottom boat tours at Wakulla Springs celebrated Florida’s seemingly endless depths of clean, clear water. With the water too murky to see through the glass, the boats are no longer running regularly — a symbol of the pollution plaguing the state’s freshwater and the cascade of consequences to come.

Weeki Wachee ceases to exist – at least as a city.Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Tuesday that abolishes the municipality.It will now become part…

The Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is a longstanding tourist attraction in Hernando County, but a study has shown that it may be too popular.A report by…

Professional mermaid isn't a position that comes up often for job seekers. But for 70 years, a Florida roadside attraction has been the profession's…