Level 3 evacuation alert was issued in Hernando County, Florida, on Sunday afternoon after a brushfire broke out near the Shoal Line Boulevard in western Hernando County off the Weeki Wachee Preserve.

HERNANDO COUNTY — Mandatory evacuations have been ordered as firefighters try to contain a 150 acre, rapidly moving brush fire in the Weeki Wachee Preserve. Officials say the fire is moving west ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...

A Florida park with the deepest freshwater cave system in the country is celebrating 78 this week. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, home to the world-famous mermaids, first opened to the public on Oct ...

Once a mermaid, always a mermaid. A group of women in their 70s recently visited the Florida springs where they once performed as mermaids to see if they still had the magic. OK. A lot of little girls ...

Past and present Weeki Wachee mermaids teach the ways of Old Florida sirens. Gabrielle Calise is a culture reporter who covers music, nostalgia and offbeat Florida trends. Reach her at ...

If you've checked out the mermaid show at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park, you know how special it is. For people who aren't aware of the shows, here's a quick breakdown: insanely athletic women put ...

WEEKI WACHEE – Last month, five retired mermaids relived the “magic” of the waters of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park. Made possible by AARP affiliate Wish of a Lifetime, the “Mersisters” were ...

Have you ever dreamed of being a real mermaid? Or maybe you just want some really cool pics during an unforgettable day with your kiddo? Well, friends … the Mermaid Experience is your chance to become ...