Contamination fuels algae blooms and wreaks havoc. Our investigation pinpointed alarming chemical levels in nearly 1 in 4 ...

Here is the latest installment of Poet’s Corner, presented by the Edmonds Poetry Group. Sunflowers smiling I ordered seeds, ...

Nitrogen and phosphorous from septic tanks and fertilizer spawn the growth of algae in Kings Bay, the second largest ...

Fired rangers at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida got their jobs back, but manatee fans and local ...

A PEOPLE staffer rode along as a rescued manatee named Owa was returned to the wild after three months of rehabilitation at ...

The small town on the western coast of Florida (located 80 miles north of Tampa) is one of the only places in the U.S. where ...

RIDES, slides and fairytale castles may be Central Florida’s most famous draws, but in Crystal River on the dazzling Gulf ...

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, hundreds of West ...

Fortunately, the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge ... Respect the Rules: Whether you’re on a guided tour or swimming ...

From November 15 through March 31 each year, Florida’s Crystal River becomes a winter haven for manatees seeking warmth in the region’s natural springs. To protect them, the refuge enforces seven ...

Traffic officials say the Green Bridge, which connects Palmetto and Bradenton across the Manatee River, will be partially closed from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday for the Bradenton Riverwalk Half Marathon ...

The Northern Territory Government says people should never enter the water unless there are designated safe swimming signs. "It should be assumed that any water body in the saltwater crocodile’s ...