Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

A manatee and two calves sought refuge from the January morning chill in the warm, glassy waters of Silver Glen Springs. They ...

Looking for something fun to do? Babe Ruth commemoration, Bark in the Park, Cigar Box Guitar Festival, Storybook Street, ...

This park’s manatee webcam reveals whether manatees are in the springs. During manatee season ... paddlers can commune with the manatees at this state park near Ocala in central Florida.

(Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel) Just down the street from Blue Spring State Park, a winter haven for ... The 40th annual Orange City Blue Springs Manatee Festival presents a community fair ...

Before winter hits, around mid-November, manatees seek warm-water habitats, such as natural springs and the outfalls ... at place like Blue Spring State Park is expected to increase, possibly ...

It’s early in the morning at Wakulla Springs State Park in North Florida ... Lekas and McGrath say they'll mind their manatee manners as they enter the spring. "We were out here yesterday morning. It ...

Dr. Robert Knight, renowned springs scientist and founder of the Florida Springs Institute, cites excessive groundwater pumping and nitrogen pollution as the two biggest stresses to Florida springs.

When it comes to old Florida attractions, one of our favorites is Weeki Wachee Springs State Park to the north because they have ... You can also tour the revamped Manatee Education Center, go hiking ...

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released video showing first responders rescuing a hiker who got lost on Sunday.

They’re big, grey and oh-so cute. They're also one of Florida’s best-known, best-loved critters. We’re talking, of course, about manatees. And if you love those chunky “sea cows,” you ...