In his 79 years of life, Georgia-born Newton Perry, was an underwater cinematographer, the swim coach at Ocala High School, founded Weeki Wachee Springs and opened Perry’s Swim School.

Ocala Main Street invites the community to celebrate the life and legacy of Newton A. "Newt" Perry with a Walk of Fame plaque unveiling on Feb. 24 in ...

When most people think of Florida, they think of Disney World and white sand. But the Sunshine State has a much weirder side hidden just off the main highways. In today’s video, we’re counting down 20 ...

Weeki Wachee and Hudson will match up on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network. The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around the ...

Reeling off 150 years of attractions, International Drive developments, dinner shows, water parks, wacky ideas and a few disasters.

Image: 24 x 24 in. (60.96 x 60.96 cm.) Suspended in the midnight waters of the Weeki Wachee River on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Michael Dweck’s titular "mermaid" represents a connection to the past, and ...

Ukraine said Monday it carried out an underwater drone strike that critically damaged a Russian Kilo-class submarine docked in the port of Novorossiysk, marking the first known attack of its kind. The ...

Florida isn’t just about theme parks and sandy beaches, there’s a wonderfully weird side waiting to be explored. From mermaids swimming in crystal-clear springs to gravity-defying hills and gigantic ...

You’ve been to Disney. You’ve seen South Beach. You’ve even wrestled a gator (or watched someone else do it). If you think you’ve exhausted the Sunshine State, this list is for you. Florida is a ...

Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida has enchanted visitors since 1947 with underwater performances by "real" mermaids. Visitors can still watch daily mermaid shows, which involve women donning ...