WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida State Parks have announced the winners of the 2024 Capture Real Florida photo contest.

Underwater caves spanning 33,000 feet, karst landscapes, and serene waterside hiking trails define this secluded Florida state park known as a divers paradise.

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.

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.

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

Park Springs Elementary School 2025 Rankings Park Springs Elementary School is ranked #717 in Florida Elementary Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests ...

The park’s swimming area welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities, with a gradual entry point that lets you ease into the spring’s consistently 72-degree waters. That unchanging temperature—a ...

Coral Park Elementary School 2025 Rankings Coral Park Elementary School is ranked #872 in Florida Elementary Schools. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation ...

Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka isn’t just off the beaten path—it’s practically in another dimension of Florida that most visitors (and even many locals) never discover. Suspension bridges aren’t ...

In North Central Florida, Ichetucknee Springs State Park is a local favorite for its crystal-clear waters that stay cool year-round. Head here for swimming, snorkeling, tubing, kayaking, and exploring ...

Airboats tours in Everglades National Park, Florida. Image via Depositphotos. Florida’s subtropical to tropical climate creates ideal conditions for reptiles from similar regions worldwide. With ...