An environmental group Friday filed a formal notice that is a step toward suing the federal government over protecting ...

The Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1983 to protect the Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West ...

By Erik Waxler Click here for updates on this story CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida (WFTS) -- You don’t have to be a grown-up to help save ...

Are you looking for some family-friendly vacation ideas to try in Florida this year? There are plenty of options, depending ...

What do you do if you see a black bear in Florida while hiking or camping? Here's what you need to know to avoid your ...

Judge orders a stop on septic tanks near North Indian River Lagoon until Florida comes up with better plans on how to save sea cows.

Swim in crystal-clear waters while exploring a fairytale-like marine landscape and snorkeling among manatees in a gorgeous basin in Florida.

Crystal River is the only place in Florida where people are permitted to swim and snorkel with manatees, which are listed as a threatened species. The refuge and the manatees are the economic ...

RIDES, slides and fairytale castles may be Central Florida’s most famous draws ... But the real stars of the show in Crystal River are the manatees. These large, aquatic mammals gather in ...

Each winter, manatees gather in the warm springs of Florida, USA. A popular destination for these docile mammals is Crystal River. However ... a temperature some would find reasonable for a swim. But ...

Even though manatees can be seen in Florida year-round ... visit Sandsprit Park in Stuart or even take a trip to Crystal River to swim alongside them this spring break. With less than a month ...