Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in ...

Being a Florida park ranger was a dream job ... who tries on a volunteer’s hat on Thursday at Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River. [ DOUGLAS R. CLIFFORD | Times ] The next day, Ryver was ...

HGTV released a list of the 50 "most charming" small towns in America. One Florida small town, located along its Nature Coast, made the list.

Retiring at the beach can be an expensive venture. Luckily, there is a seaside town in Florida that checks the fun and ...

Crystal River is located in Citrus County, about 80 miles north of Tampa. Planning a weekend getaway in Florida but rather ... or walk the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk.

The manatees at the refuge need the warm water of the springs in order to survive the cold winter. The Crystal River area, which is about 80 miles north of Tampa, is the only area in Florida where ...

Osceola makes their debut into our latest Florida high school softball rankings; Montverde Academy stays firm at No. 1 ...

Ocean views and outdoor fun make for a perfect affordable vacation. Here are 10 of the best places for Florida camping to pitch a tent or park the RV and explore Florida’s wild side.

The games take place from Friday through Sunday at Mulberry High School in Polk County, and include players from championship ...

Take, for example, what has happened at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge ... hundreds of Citrus County students about the importance of restoring Florida’s natural springs, the Tampa Bay ...