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, ...

It’s no secret that Florida’s clear blue water is home to an array of natural beauty and biodiversity. If you love snorkeling or scuba diving, and especially if you love animals, this unique activity ...

Florida is known for making dreams come true. And while many associate Orlando with vacation magic (Hello, Disney!), a lesser-known destination about an hour and a half northwest brings the same ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. -- They are suspended like spacecraft in the clear water, their deliberate movement made buoyant despite their mass. They look a bit like Wilfred Brimley smiling at you. Swimming ...

Crystal River, in the town of the same name on the west-central coast of the US state of Florida, is dubbed the ‘Manatee ...

Approximately 24 million people live in Florida. About five times that many visit the self-proclaimed Sunshine State for its natural beauty, man-made attractions and climate that ranges from ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. -- A diver shared an incredible moment with a manatee during a dive in Crystal River, Florida, on February 8. In the footage Kendra Vandegrift, an in-water manatee guide, can be ...

A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal temperatures and causing the Sunshine State's manatee population, still recovering ...