Discover why Crystal River is becoming one of the South’s favorite getaways, with manatees, clear springs, fresh seafood, and relaxed coastal charm.

CRYSTAL RIVER, Florida (WFTS) — You don’t have to be a grown-up to help save Crystal River. Just ask Jocelyn Cates. “I’m just amazed that this is part of our community, and it feels really cool,” said ...

It’s one thing to visit an aquarium and gaze in awe at a 1,000-pound manatee swimming just behind the glass. It’s another thing to share the same water with Florida’s sea cows, encountering them in an ...

Crystal River, Florida, a village perched on the state's west coast, has a human population of about 3,400 people. During the winter months they're joined by more than 400 manatees. Those large, droll ...

Ellianos Coffee, a southeast-based drive-thru specialty coffee brand, announced the commencement of construction on its newest location in Crystal River, Florida. Located at 1204 NE Fifth St, the new ...

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 ...

Discover unforgettable day trips in Florida for 2026, from crystal-clear springs and small towns to historic cities, beaches, ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity warned the Trump administration today that it intends to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and so-called Department of Government ...

Hunters Cove in Crystal River is arguably one of the best spots to view manatees in the wild, especially in the colder months — and now a rare home with direct access to the freshwater spring lagoon ...

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — To Vickie Hall, manatee season is about educating others on how to respectfully experience swimming with manatees and the importance of their conservation. Hall is the operations ...

CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida landmark, the historic Plantation Resort on Crystal River, is under new ownership, as restoration plans are already underway to repair the damage from last ...