Discover the Sunshine State's beloved "sea cows" and learn how to safely observe them in their natural habitat. Florida, a state boasting over 80 distinct ecosystems and home to more than 4,000 native ...

The Trump administration’s government-wide staff cuts threaten federally protected manatees in a Florida national wildlife refuge established for the purpose of safeguarding the beloved sea cows, ...

Manatees are one of the most loved animals in the world, and with good reason. These gentle sea mammals are friendly, fun-loving and live their lives at an easy pace. But how old is the oldest manatee ...

Situated just north of where the Loxahatchee River meets Jupiter Inlet lies the magical Jupiter Narrows. Suffering from its ...

A Manatee Underwater in Florida. Image via Depositphotos. Seagrass meadows serve as the primary food source for manatees, with an adult consuming 100-200 pounds of vegetation daily. The Indian River ...

Nestled on Florida’s Nature Coast about 90 minutes north of Tampa, this waterfront paradise feels like it exists in its own ...

Located about 90 minutes north of Tampa on Florida’s Nature Coast, Crystal River isn’t your typical beach town plastered with ...

Just when I thought things couldn’t get much worse, they did. Our fearless leader had the brilliant idea of creating a ...

A divided federal appeals court is upholding a judge’s order that blocks the construction of new septic tanks in parts of the Indian River Lagoon, a move designed to protect Florida’s manatee ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Manatee Lagoon has a lot of fun and free activities in store for the family this summer. CBS12 News visited Manatee Lagoon, located at 6000 N Flagler Drive ...