On Florida's west coast, the manatees flock to Crystal River, one of the best snorkeling destinations in America. In central ...

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

Ichetucknee Springs is where real-world troubles simply float away. The main spring bubbles up from ancient limestone caves, creating a river so clear you’ll wonder if you’re dreaming. Tubing down the ...

T urning old train tracks into scenic biking routes is one of the most beautiful ways America has reinvented its past. The 10 Rail-Trails in the U.S. Perfect for Biking Weekends highlight how historic ...

The City of Bradenton released 1.7 million gallons of partially treated sewage into the Manatee River due to heavy rainfall. Aging pipelines allow stormwater to infiltrate the system, causing ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, N.J. (WPVI) -- An uncommon visitor has been seen at the Jersey Shore. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is tracking a Florida manatee along the New Jersey coast. It was spotted near ...

Ever had one of those moments where you discover something so magical in your own backyard that you wonder how you’ve lived without it all this time? That’s Crystal River, Florida for you – a ...

WAKULLA COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV) - Authorities found the body of a manatee over the weekend in the Wakulla River, per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Officials with FWC found ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Love is in the air – or should we say water for some Lowcountry sea cows? A manatee mating herd was seen in Folly River earlier this week. Billy Grayson spotted the manatees ...

A lawsuit could soon be filed to force federal environmental officials to reverse recent cuts in staffing at the largest manatee sanctuary in the world. The target is the Crystal River National ...

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 ...