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.

Armored catfish are native to South America. However, thanks to the aquarium dumpings, they have been latching onto Florida manatees to scrape algae off their backs using their teeth. In places such ...

Unlike many of the city's parks, the Bradenton Riverwalk is open 24 hours a day throughout the year. The splash pad, however, is open daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. There is no charge to access the ...

Round Island Riverside Park is one of the best places to see manatees, beyond Florida’s many natural springs. The 83-acre Indian River County ... for a moment before swimming off again.

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

A Florida woman was killed after she and her husband inadvertently paddled over an alligator while out canoeing, which tipped them both into the water before the fatal attack. Officials from the ...

A Florida lagoon that was once considered a paradise for the state’s manatees has become a death trap, and environmentalists said it’s a result of pollution. The Indian River Lagoon ...