The state has been slow to adopt rules to protect Florida's endangered springs. While a boom in residential construction has increased the amount of groundwater being taken from the aquifers.

They're magnets for wildlife and for people who want to swim or paddle in crystal-clear ... water of the Rock Springs swimming hole on Dec. 11, at Rock Springs in Apopka, Fla.

They’re magnets for wildlife and for people who want to swim or paddle in crystal-clear water ... The fresh spring water of Rock Springs flows clear on Dec. 11, at Rock Springs in Apopka, Fla. (Zack ...

A cluster of manatees gathered at Three Sister Springs in Crystal River. TRENDING: ‘I don’t want any kid to feel like that ...

In the days since an alleged drunk driver was arrested for killing a six-year-old boy who was riding his bike in an Apopka mobile home park, the residents of that community have grown increasingly ...

Leading the way for the 88 NFL stars headed to Orlando will be Apopka star Trey Hendrickson, who led the league in sacks with 17.5 for the Cincinnati Bengals. Another former Apopka star ...

They're magnets for wildlife and for people who want to swim or paddle in crystal-clear water. But development and pumping of groundwater are taking a toll. Some springs no longer bubble up from ...

The states with the most Big Lots locations up for sale on the list are Texas (72), New York (49) and Florida (44).