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Everything the Hernando Beacon publishes about Weeki Wachee lives here. Sitting along Hernando County's Nature Coast, the Weeki Wachee area draws visitors and residents alike, and our coverage tracks the local news and updates that matter to them. Check back as new pieces are added.

A manatee resting in clear turquoise spring water near a cypress-lined riverbank on a cold, misty Weeki Wachee morning

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Manatees at Weeki Wachee: Where and When to See Them This Winter

A local guide to spotting manatees on the Weeki Wachee River — best timing, launch points, the rules, and the 2026 Hospital Hole debate.

Jul 6, 2026 · 4 min read

A single yellow kayak drifting on the clear turquoise water of the Weeki Wachee River, cypress trees reflected on the surface, sandy spring bottom visible below

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Kayaking the Weeki Wachee River for the First Time: What Every Hernando Paddler Should Know Before Launch

A first-timer's guide to paddling the Weeki Wachee River, from reservations and shuttle logistics to the 2023 protection zone rules.

Jul 2, 2026 · 5 min read

A kayaker paddling the clear blue Weeki Wachee River past a cypress-lined bank with a "no beaching" zone marker visible at the water's edge

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Weeki Wachee Springs Protection Zone: What Boaters and Paddlers Need to Know Before You Hit the River

A local guide to the Weeki Wachee no-beaching rules, the $140 fine, tube exceptions, and whether the Boater Freedom Act will undo it all.

Jun 11, 2026 · 4 min read

Paddlers in colorful kayaks gliding over clear turquoise water on the Weeki Wachee River, cypress trees lining the bank in morning light.

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Weeki Wachee Springs: A Hernando County Local's Visitor Guide

A local's guide to Weeki Wachee Springs — admission, mermaid shows, the free kayak launch, manatee season, and how to beat the sellout gates.

Jun 5, 2026 · 8 min read