Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River is famous for one thing: “We are the manatee capital of the world,” said Crystal River ...

Manatees are a common sight in Florida, but this city near Orlando is home to a state park where hundreds congregate during ...

Swimming with manatees, the mermaids of Florida, is an experience for wildlife lovers. Manatees visit Kings Bay and other ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Ever wanted to swim with a manatee? Today marks your chance. Manatee season is officially underway at Crystal River, "the Manatee Capital of the World." From now until March, ...

With hurricane damage assessments nearly complete and demolition permits underway, Crystal River is preparing to move its ...

Tuesday morning a juvenile, male manatee called Thinmint was returned back to his home waters after spending nearly a year ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity warned the Trump administration today that it intends to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and so-called Department of Government ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (CBS12) — Two manatees were rescued after they found themselves trapped in a pond in Crystal River. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) says the rescue ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Jeff Corwin, a biologist and conservationist who has hosted TV shows for nearly three decades, loves Florida’s manatees. In fact, sea cows were featured in the second episode of his very first series.

CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida (WFTS) — You don’t have to be a grown-up to help save Crystal River. Just ask Jocelyn Cates. “I’m just amazed that this is part of our community, and it feels really cool,” said ...