Nestled on Florida’s Nature Coast about 90 minutes north of Tampa, this waterfront paradise feels like it exists in its own timezone – Crystal River Standard Time, where everything moves just a little ...

Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River is famous for its winter visitors – hundreds of manatees! These springs might be the most photographed in all of Florida, and for good reason. The water is an ...

Just off the coast of Los Angeles, Catalina Island has been named the best place to scuba dive in the United States ... the Culinary Capital of the U.S. — Here's Why This Charming Florida City Was ...

Florida's proposed budget includes significant funding for private school vouchers and initiatives related to "classical education." Critics argue this funding diverts resources from public ...

School District of Indian River County is a school district in Florida (Indian River County). During the 2023 school year, 17,199 students attended one of the district's 28 schools. This page provides ...

The Florida Aquarium’s Open Water SCUBA Camp is in full swing, giving kids ages 12 to 15 the chance to earn their official diver certification.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Thursday evening to ban oil drilling along the Apalachicola River in northwest Florida, delivering a win for both environmentalists and fishermen who ...

This Florida National Park Is 95% Water—and You Can Kayak Through Mangroves and Scuba Dive Around Shipwrecks Your guide to Biscayne National Park in Florida, including what to do, when to visit ...

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) came to the rescue of two boaters whose vessel hit a dayboard near Crystal River.

Snorkel or scuba dive to explore flourishing coral reefs and historic shipwrecks. Kayak or canoe through peaceful mangrove creeks for a close-up at Florida's coastal ecosystem. Take a guided boat tour ...