The cold weather across Central Florida this week brought hundreds of manatees to Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County.

Sunshine State? 697 manatees flocked to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida, on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2026, ...

Florida’s manatee mortality count surpassed 600 deaths in 2025, with Brevard County recording the most deaths, according to ...

A chilly week across Florida has sent manatees swimming inland in search of warmer water, with hundreds gathering at Blue ...

As the cold front moved through Florida, 148 manatees were observed gathering in the springs of Blue Spring State Park on Tuesday.

It’s Manatee Season at select Florida State Parks and prime views of the gentle giants are in full swing now through March.

Blue Spring State Park is Florida at its finest. Located west of Orange City and north of Orlando, the 2,600-acre destination centers around the eponymous first-magnitude spring that discharges more ...

ORANGE CITY, Fla. (CBS12) — In a heartening moment for Florida’s wildlife community, a young manatee named “Churro” was released back into the wild at Blue Spring State Park — becoming the first to ...

The cold weather brought the manatees to Central Florida. Hundreds of manatees migrated to Blue Spring State Park because the ...

Visiting Blue Spring State Park is an immersive experience that captivates the senses. During the winter, hear the symphony of manatees when they surface every few seconds, exhaling powerful bursts of ...

A first-magnitude spring, towering cypress swamps, and wildlife-rich forests shape this serene North Florida escape.