WEEKI WACHEE (CBSMiami/AP) -- Florida's city of Weeki Wachee was officially founded in 1966 in order to put its famous live mermaid attraction onto maps and road signs, but now the city has been ...

Crystal-clear blue water. Abundant wildlife. Natural Florida beauty. Weeki Wachee Springs is one of the most magical experiences you can have in Florida. "The experience of kayaking on the Weeki ...

With the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis sealing the deal, the city of Weeki Wachee, Florida, ceased to exist yesterday. The city, population 13, will be absorbed into Hernando County. However, the ...

Real-life mermaids keep an Old Florida art form alive at Weeki Wachee Springs. In this Emmy award-winning segment, learn the rich history of Weeki Wachee Springs State Park from the mermaids who have ...

Mermaids have long captured the imaginations of humans, first appearing in Greek mythology more than 3,000 years ago. Though humans haven’t necessarily visited Weeki Wachee Springs for that long, ...

HERANDO COUNTY, Fla. — New protections are being made to help preserve the Weeki Wachee River. Last week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to prohibit visitors from beaching ...

WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. — It was designated as a state park more than a decade ago, and now the iconic, mermaid-filled Florida springs have landed on the National Register of Historic Places. Weeki Wachee ...

WEEKI WACHEE, Florida — A real-life mermaid is on a mission to protect the Springs. Rita King still performing today as part of legendary Sirens She says water being wasted, fish dwindling Her goal is ...

WEEKI WACHEE, Fla. — An open-call audition will be held at the end of this month for the next school of mermaids for Weeki Wachee Springs. Open since 1947, Weeki Wachee Springs has been known for ...