Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet this month approved the purchase of 11 parcels totaling 39,478 acres for $278.14 million.

The crown jewel of the area is undoubtedly Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, where the main attraction isn’t a roller coaster or a character meet-and-greet, but rather the chance to see Florida’s ...

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla. — Citrus County crews battled a fire Thursday morning that caused an estimated $155,000 in damage to a 1,700-square-foot Homosassa Springs home. Firefighters were dispatched at ...

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A Florida congressman’s proposal to stitch together a patchwork of springs in North and Central Florida into the country’s 64th national park won’t help protect the state’s outstanding, and crucial, ...

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Over 15% of the United States population is composed of immigrants. But in reality, the vast majority of Americans today are here because of relatives who immigrated from other countries some time in ...

HOMOSASSA, Fla. — A 37-year-old man has been charged with murder and aggravated assault after a woman was shot and killed during a Friday afternoon standoff at a home in Homosassa, according to the ...

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced Thursday the creation of a select committee to examine the state's congressional map, a move that comes as Republicans seek to maintain control of the U.S.

(WSVN) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida may join other states in redrawing its congressional maps, as he believes the state was shortchanged in the most recent census. The governor said he ...

Ever wondered if there’s a place where your Social Security check could actually cover your living expenses while you’re surrounded by natural Florida beauty that doesn’t require a second mortgage?

This story is part of our weekly Hidden Gems feature series as the USA TODAY Network-Florida takes readers around the state to highlight some of our most interesting attractions. Just a couple of ...