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This Is the Deepest Freshwater Cave System in the U.S.—and You Can See Real Mermaids There

Florida’s Weeki Wachee Springs has hosted real mermaid shows since 1947—and visitors can still see the magical underwater ...
Hernando Sun

Hornets Fall to Tigers in FIT Tournament

The Weeki Wachee Hornets (7-4) came up short in the regional semifinals of the FIT Tournament as they fell 44-19 against the ...

The US’s deepest freshwater cave is stunning — and home to mermaids you can actually see

Florida’s Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is known for its deep freshwater cave and real-life mermaid shows. Visitors can ...
WLRN

Tails from deep: Mermaids from Weeki Wachee's past reunite for a nostalgic swim

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 ...
NPR

Former Weeki Wachee Mermaids return to the springs as seniors

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 ...