Silver Springs State Park near Ocala is great if you love the outdoors, show business history, and the vibe of pre-Disney ...

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

Crystal River, Florida, USA Crystal River is hailed as the "Manatee Capital of the World," and for good reason. Every winter, ...

Ocala, Florida is a burgeoning city combining historic charm with new developments, attracting visitors with its unique ...

Go during manatee season ... Alexander, Silver Glen, and Salt Springs. Each of them provides the kind of mind-blowing blues and greens that Florida's springs are known for, as well as perfect ...

The Hoedowners Pairs & Spares Square Dance Club is starting a new beginner class. Free introductory classes will be offered from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 23. Class series begins March 2 and is $5 per week.

One of the many things that makes Florida so special (and ... And luckily for you, this time of the year is when the manatees come out to play. Silver Springs offers a variety of ways to enjoy its ...

For comparison, just one and a half days of water flow from Silver Glen Springs would provide ... Finally, and most exciting of all, we discovered that the springs are a winter haven for Florida ...

The Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to the federal workforce are impacting the only national refuge created specifically ...

Nowadays, these monkeys can be found throughout Central Florida — though some counties have had more sightings than others.

Are Florida’s iconic manatees endangered ... which can make manatees lethargic or unwilling to leave warmer-water springs to seek food. In the first 10 days of 2025, the state has logged ...