The Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park is still struggling to fully open all amenities and features following the devastation of last year’s double hurricanes.

Skip the crowds and see the side of Florida locals keep to themselves—peaceful beach towns, crystal-clear springs, quiet coastal getaways, and the timeless charm of Old Florida tucked in unexpected ...

It is the end of an era in Florida. Lu, the hippopotamus at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, died June 8, 2025. The Florida Department ...

In the past, when I heard about some problem with Florida’s state parks, I would sincerely wish that the legislators at fault would be forced to go to one park in particular: Homosassa Springs ...

In its proposed regulation, the Trump EPA argues that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from fossil fuel-fired power ...

Tucked away in central Florida’s lake country, Sebring offers affordable living surrounded by natural beauty. The charming ...

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla — A beloved hippo who lived at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park passed away, according to a ...

A drug bust in Florida landed a man in jail and led to the rescue of a 9-foot alligator and multiple neglected dogs that may ...

The Citrus County Chronicle reported the plans and asked readers to weigh in. The overwhelming response said to keep Lu in ...

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla. — According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Lu the hippopotamus, who had lived ...

Florida’s Lu, an African hippopotamus that lived at Homosassa Springs, died on Sunday at the age of 65. The Florida ...

While he attracted a following at the central Florida wildlife park, he starred on the silver screen as well, featuring in ...