Crystal River, Florida, USA Crystal River is hailed as the "Manatee Capital of the World," and for good reason. Every winter, ...

Florida's state mammal is protected under the federal Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act. The gentle giants were downlisted from endangered ...

This was one benefit to the chilly temperatures we experienced in southwest Florida last month: We had perfect conditions for ...

Silver Springs State Park near Ocala is great if you love the outdoors, show business history, and the vibe of pre-Disney ...

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Florida State football redshirt freshman Charles Lester III was arrested on a DUI charge in Manatee County on Monday. Lester, a Sarasota native, had his bond set at $500 and he has been released.

Manatees are part of what makes Florida ... the Sunshine State's other high-profile animal, the alligator, manatees are harmless. They are also endangered. This is why when a manatee is observed ...

Security officers helping prepare for Bradenton Area River Regatta located a deceased, decomposing manatee on the shore of ...