Lu the hippopotamus died June 8, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Lu had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old.

Myakka River State Park is one of my favorite places to visit when I am in Florida. I usually come down from Michigan between January and April, so I try to make the most of my time while I am here.

Lu the hippopotamus died June 8, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Lu had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old.

Officials from Florida State Parks announced the death of Lu, a hippo who "touched the lives of millions" for over 60 years, on Sunday. Hundreds of comments flooded the announcement on social media.

One of the best parts about DeLeon Springs State Park is enjoying the cool waters of the spring pool and lounging poolside in the shade of oak trees. The spring pool has a natural bottom and is 72 ...

Kelly Park-Rock Springs is in Wekiwa Springs State Park, and is a popular local swimming destination that also has pavilions, and tent and RV camping sites, as well as a boat launch and a playground.

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

Park Springs Elementary School is ranked #717 in Florida Elementary Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation, and how well they prepare their students ...

At Disney Springs, the annual Flavors of Florida celebration is a love letter to the Sunshine State. Running June 27 through August 10, the event highlights local ingredients, regional dishes, and ...

Troy Springs State Park in Branford, Florida is exactly that kind of revelation—a crystalline blue paradise that somehow flies under the radar despite being one of Mother Nature’s most impressive ...

There’s a magical place in North Florida where crystalline waters burst from the earth with such clarity that swimming feels like floating in liquid glass. Troy Springs State Park in Branford is that ...