National park proposed for Florida springs doesn’t spring from desire to fix problems

Everglades, Biscayne, and Dry Tortugas, all in the southern end of the state. Now newbie U.S. Rep. Randy Fine of Brevard County wants to create a fourth one, this time in the north end, for Florida’s ...
The Indianapolis Star

Local reactions to effort to make the Ocala National Forest part of a national park

Florida Rep. Randy Fine proposed converting Ocala National Forest into Florida Springs National Park. The proposal aims to protect Florida springs, which supply water to a large portion of the state's ...
The Daytona Beach News-Journal

Under new bill, Ocala National Forest would someday become Florida Springs National Park

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine has proposed a bill to study the feasibility of a Florida Springs National Park, encompassing the Ocala National Forest and surrounding springs. The proposed park aims to protect ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

A Fine idea? U.S. Rep. Fine discusses proposed Florida National Springs Park study

A bill proposes a study to create a new national park in central and north Florida, encompassing natural springs and the Ocala National Forest. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions, with some ...
NPR

Development is taking a toll on Florida's precious springs

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — At Rock Springs, just north of Orlando, water gushes from a limestone cliff. Hundreds of gallons of water pour from an opening in the rock every second. Mike Cliburn, with ...