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, hundreds of West ...

A manatee mother and her calf are on their way to recovery at ZooTampa's critical care center after spending months trapped ...

Andrew Furman will talk about his latest book, 'Of Slash Pines and Manatees' this Friday night at the Gulfport Public Library ...

We’re the only county in the nation where you can come and safely swim with manatees,” she said. The FWC is investigating the two events, which it believes are not related. Save the Manatee ...

Several species of seagrass grow from the bottom of the shallow coastal waters that hug the Gulf Coast. Benefits of healthy seagrass beds include filtering pollution, providing shelter and food for ...

RIDES, slides and fairytale castles may be Central Florida’s most famous draws, but in Crystal River on the dazzling Gulf Coast, the best attractions can be found in the great outdoors.   This ...

Severe weather forecast for much of the Florida Gulf coast could create dangerous rip currents in Sarasota and Manatee this weekend.