A Florida landmark, the historic Plantation Resort on Crystal River, is under new ownership, as restoration plans are already ...

Crystal River Mayor Joe Meek confirmed the tornado mostly likely started off a waterspout around 6 p.m. Sunday and became a tornado once it touched ground.

The city is known for its natural beauty and opportunities to interact with wildlife, including manatees. Crystal River is located in Citrus County, about 80 miles north of Tampa.

This year's manatee season will last from Nov. 15, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Officials said Crystal River is one of North America's premier locations to swim with manatees.