Along with swimming with dolphins, many travelers heading to Florida are eager to get up-close and personal with manatees.

By Victor Block Crystal River, Florida, a village perched on the state's west coast, has a human population of about 3,400 people. During the winter months they're joined by more than 400 manatees.

You’re already thinking about getting away. Now imagine a Florida destination where winter and early spring are defined by sunshine, mild temperatures, ...

What began in the 1980s as a local “welcome back” celebration for the area’s favorite underwater winter residents has grown ...

The Category 3 hurricane brought storm surge and floods to the Big Bend region. On March 12, 1993, a superstorm dubbed the "Storm of the Century," slammed Florida's Gulf Coast and wiped out a critical ...

At Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River, spring-fed water remains a constant 72 to 73 degrees, drawing large numbers of ...

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - On April 1 and 2, Discover Crystal River Florida was at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens to launch ‘Step into Awareness,’ an augmented reality experience that highlights ...

INVERNESS, Fla. (AP) — Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped ...

Hundreds of manatees were seen huddling together at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River as they looked to stay warm.Temperatures<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

TAMPA, Fla. – Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped mailboxes ...