ORANGE CITY, Fla. (WFLA)— Manatees have made their way to Blue Spring State Park to keep warm. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, manatees gather in warm water ...

Friends of Blue Spring State Park hosts firefly nights, an event that raises money and allows guests to stay after the park ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

The manatees at the refuge need the warm water of the springs in order to survive the cold winter. The Crystal River area, which is about 80 miles north of Tampa, is the only area in Florida where ...