Tarpon Springs, Florida, home of the famous Sponge Docks, is known for its rich Greek heritage. Explore the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks with us!

In 1905, Greek sponge divers were brought to the area, and the rest is history. The Greeks and the sponge industry built Tarpon Springs, and a century later, both have remained central to the town.

I've lived in Florida for over 25 years and think Mount Dora, Alys Beach, and Fernandina Beach are some of the best small towns to visit in Florida.

Experienced divers suit up in a traditional gear used to harvest live sponges from the floor of the river, diving in and searching for a sponge to bring back on board.

Florida officials announced the recent restoration of two alcohol bottles from the 18th century. They were found in a shipwreck off Indian River County.

Florida Divers catch record 31,773 venomous fish in tournament off Florida coast. ‘Awe-inspiring’ By Olivia Lloyd. September 16, 2024 5:53 PM.

A team of divers looking for a woman and her young daughter who vanished in 1974 made an unexpected additional discovery in a Florida canal. Latest U.S.

Divers in Florida’s Steinhatchee River stumbled upon hundreds of pristine fossils from an obscure Ice Age period, including giant armadillos, ancient horses and possibly a new species of tapir.

Two South Florida shark divers convicted of theft for freeing 19 sharks and a giant grouper from a fisherman's longline several miles from shore have been pardoned by President Trump.

In one weekend in May, more than a 1,000 immigrants were arrested in Florida. The massive crackdown has Trump supporters asking why their neighbors were detained and must be deported.

Divers catch record 31,773 venomous fish in tournament off Florida coast. ‘Awe-inspiring’ ... Divers have to be careful not to touch one of the lionfish’s 18 venomous spines.

Divers catch record 31,773 venomous fish in tournament off Florida coast. ‘Awe-inspiring’ ... Divers have to be careful not to touch one of the lionfish’s 18 venomous spines.