Hunters Cove in Crystal River is arguably one of the best spots to view manatees in the wild, especially in the colder months — and now a rare home with direct access to the freshwater spring lagoon ...

Have you ever dreamed of a fishing spot so secret, so untouched, that only the most hardcore backpackers can even find it? One where the fish haven't seen every lure in the tackle shop, and the only ...

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One of the greatest things about fishing in Florida is the ease of free public access to water. On the Treasure Coast, there are scores of spots to enjoy the Atlantic Ocean, the Indian River Lagoon ...

An unusual rescue was staged in Florida’s Crystal River, after witnesses discovered a manatee had one flipper pinned to its face by a fishing lure. Facebook video screengrab An unusual water rescue ...