Program to restore seagrass also saving sea cows in Homosassa Springs
A Crystal River organization is helping wild and captive manatees with a novel program that restores and harvests seagrass.
A Crystal River organization is helping wild and captive manatees with a novel program that restores and harvests seagrass.
Crystal River bowler rolls 2 perfect games in a row, plans on going pro
Seth Phillips, 21, has only been bowling seriously for three years, but plans on going pro after he bowled two perfect games in a row.
Seth Phillips, 21, has only been bowling seriously for three years, but plans on going pro after he bowled two perfect games in a row.
Swim with manatees in Crystal River
Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Tour companies at King's Bay in Crystal River make the activity possible year-round.
Swimming with wild manatees is certainly one of the most Florida things you can do. Tour companies at King's Bay in Crystal River make the activity possible year-round.
Crystal River tour guide searching for family who lost camera with years-old vacation photos
A tour guide in Crystal River saw a glimmer on the bottom of the spring near the end of a manatee’s nose. It was an old camera and now he's launched a social media campaign to return it to its owners.
A tour guide in Crystal River saw a glimmer on the bottom of the spring near the end of a manatee’s nose. It was an old camera and now he's launched a social media campaign to return it to its owners.
34th annual Florida Manatee Fest kicks off this weekend in Citrus County
The 34th annual Florida Manatee Festival is taking place this weekend in downtown Crystal River.
The 34th annual Florida Manatee Festival is taking place this weekend in downtown Crystal River.
Crystal River man arrested for attempted murder 5 days after being released from prison
Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges.
Citrus County deputies say a man who had just been released from prison five days ago is back behind bars, this time on attempted murder charges.
Adorable video shows manatee calf scratching itchy nose
A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.
A snorkeling tour in Crystal River encountered a manatee calf who couldn't resist scratching its snout.
Investigation underway after human remains found in Crystal River
Detectives in Citrus County are investigating after a landowner found skeletal remains on his property this weekend.
Detectives in Citrus County are investigating after a landowner found skeletal remains on his property this weekend.
Commission gives ambulance service with 80-minute wait times 45 days to make changes
How long should you have to wait for an ambulance? Five minutes, 10 minutes, or how about an hour?
How long should you have to wait for an ambulance? Five minutes, 10 minutes, or how about an hour?
Manatee rescued from Kings Bay
A manatee that beached itself in Kings Bay over the holiday is being treated at a zoo in Tampa, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
A manatee that beached itself in Kings Bay over the holiday is being treated at a zoo in Tampa, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.
Car goes flying onto Citrus County car dealership
It was one wild scene in Citrus County as a car was seen flying through the air. The driver narrowly avoided a horrific crash in Crystal River.
It was one wild scene in Citrus County as a car was seen flying through the air. The driver narrowly avoided a horrific crash in Crystal River.
Two deputies, civilian injured when suspect flees traffic stop
A suspect injured two deputies when he took off during a traffic stop Tuesday evening, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
A suspect injured two deputies when he took off during a traffic stop Tuesday evening, according to the Citrus County Sheriff's Office.
Officials find missing Citrus County paddleboarder
Citrus County deputies said they found a known addleboarder who went missing Wednesday night.
Citrus County deputies said they found a known addleboarder who went missing Wednesday night.
Body of 'beloved' missing Citrus County paddleboarder found
The body of a missing Citrus County man was found Monday afternoon, more than a day after the popular paddleboarder was spotted heading out of Hunter Springs Park.
The body of a missing Citrus County man was found Monday afternoon, more than a day after the popular paddleboarder was spotted heading out of Hunter Springs Park.
Man with disability gifted custom golf cart after his was stolen
A group of good Samaritans gifted an elderly man a customized golf cart after his was stolen a few weeks ago.
A group of good Samaritans gifted an elderly man a customized golf cart after his was stolen a few weeks ago.
Disabled man's stolen golf cart recovered by Citrus deputies
A customized golf cart belonging to a disabled veteran in Crystal River has been recovered by deputies two weeks after it was stolen from his property.
A customized golf cart belonging to a disabled veteran in Crystal River has been recovered by deputies two weeks after it was stolen from his property.
FOUND: Service dog reunited with owners after going missing in Crystal River
Deputies said a missing service dog has thankfully been reunited with his owner, hours after going missing following a car accident in Crystal River.
Deputies said a missing service dog has thankfully been reunited with his owner, hours after going missing following a car accident in Crystal River.
Custom cart stolen from disabled Crystal River man
A disabled man is struggling to move around his country home after thieves stole his customized golf cart.
A disabled man is struggling to move around his country home after thieves stole his customized golf cart.
Manatee hugs snorkeler in Crystal River
You can swim with the manatees in Crystal River, but one of the sea cows took a particular liking to one woman as she swam with the gentle giants!
You can swim with the manatees in Crystal River, but one of the sea cows took a particular liking to one woman as she swam with the gentle giants!
Hundreds of manatees seek warmth in Three Sisters Springs
Humans aren't the only ones feeling the chill during Florida's cold snaps! When the temperatures plunge, manatees head inland toward warmer waters in several of the state's natural springs, including Crystal River in Citrus County.
Humans aren't the only ones feeling the chill during Florida's cold snaps! When the temperatures plunge, manatees head inland toward warmer waters in several of the state's natural springs, including Crystal River in Citrus County.