TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Kings Bay and Crystal River are known for drawing tourists to see manatees and crystal clear waters. The ...

Florida, the Sunshine State, offers a dazzling array of staycation options that cater to every taste, allowing you to ...

At Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Florida, see mermaids swim underwater, joined by manatees, turtles, and fish; or head ...

During World Water Day on March 22, it’s worth highlighting ways to explore the Indian River Lagoon and a new photo project ...

The major storm made landfall in the Big Bend region of Florida on Sept. 26, 2024, before going on to devastate Appalachia.

When considering a Florida vacation, world-renowned beaches and Walt Disney World often come to mind. But there's so much more to see and do in the Sunshine State. You'll find beautiful natural ...

You can't visit Florida without stopping at a beach to take in some sun and look at the beautiful ocean water. Sula ...

There’s a place in Florida where time slows to the pace of gentle giants gliding through crystal-clear waters, where your ...

Crystal River isn’t just another dot on the Florida map – it’s nature’s masterpiece hiding in plain sight, just 90 minutes north of Tampa on the state’s Gulf Coast.

Marking a milestone The San Marcos River Foundation—a local non-profit organization protecting the flow from aquifer-fed springs and improving water quality—celebrated its 40th anniversary Feb. 1.

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 ...

"Visitors may also see these beloved ‘sea cows’ when they kayak or paddleboard or walk the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk in Crystal River. Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is a ...