The river winds through natural Florida landscape where you might spot turtles, fish, and even an occasional alligator lounging on the banks. Buccaneer Bay, Florida’s only spring-fed water park, sits ...

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. ( WFLA) – Four people were hit, including one who was hospitalized, after lightning struck on a Florida beach Monday. Lightning struck a canopy that the four were standing under, ...

If you’re dreaming of golden years bathed in sunshine, surrounded by vibrant communities and endless possibilities, then ...

The zoo provides shade, ice treats, ice bath, fans and other cooling methods to protect the animal from the heat base on ...

After generations of visitors have enjoyed being entertained and educated at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, many took the ...

Fort Island Gulf Beach in Crystal River is that rare Florida sanctuary where the natural world still takes center stage over commercial development.

Manatees are one of the most loved animals in the world, and with good reason. These gentle sea mammals are friendly, ...

In a heartening moment for Florida's wildlife community, a young manatee named "Churro" was released back into the wild at Blue Spring State Park.

To give new life to shoreline habitats, a growing number of projects are harnessing the reef-building power of oysters.

Inside Rescue's 1000th Manatee Release: How 825-Pound Owa Went from Tank to Truck to Florida Waterway ... "Owa was actually our 1,000th manatee rescue since 1976," Ricci says.

Manatees might just be Florida’s unofficial mascot — the lumbering, lovable sea cows are some of the state’s most iconic residents. But these gentle giants face an uphill battle for survival ...

A gripping wildlife rescue unfolded in the Florida Keys as a 9-foot injured manatee was saved from a growing brush fire zone and transported to safety. The Dolphin Research Center’s Manatee ...