CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. - Manatees are early risers. So if you want to swim in the wild with these aquatic mammals, you'll have to be too. Our pontoon boat launched around 6 a.m., but the predawn wake-up ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — 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, ...

INVERNESS, Fla. (AP) — Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped ...

It’s no secret that Florida’s clear blue water is home to an array of natural beauty and biodiversity. If you love snorkeling or scuba diving, and especially if you love animals, this unique activity ...

“You’re crazy.” That’s the reaction I got when telling my friends my plan for New Year’s Eve last year. I wasn’t preparing to become one of the tens of thousands packed in a near-freezing Times Square ...

Florida is known for making dreams come true. And while many associate Orlando with vacation magic (Hello, Disney!), a lesser-known destination about an hour and a half northwest brings the same ...

The snowbirds at this Florida bed and breakfast aren’t what most would expect. In the coastal town of Crystal River, a local lodging is looking for a new owner — ideally one who will appreciate the ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (AP) - Federal wildlife officials could further limit the number of swimmers allowed in Crystal River's Three Sisters Springs during peak manatee season in Citrus County. According ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped mailboxes ...

TAMPA, Fla. – Every year, tourists from around the world flock to Crystal River. A brief drive through the charming Citrus County hamlet provides a hint as to why: You’ll find manatee-shaped mailboxes ...

On a recent trip with my in-laws, my husband and I decided to do something different, something that would capture the interest of my animal-obsessed sister-in-law. After searching for what seemed ...