This weekend, fans of Florida’s fabled sea cows can celebrate at the Orange City Manatee Festival, which takes place Jan. 27-28 at Valentine Park and includes free shuttles to the state park ...

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.

Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W. French Ave. in Orange City, is open year-round from 8 a.m.-sundown daily. Admission at the gate is $4 for single-occupant vehicle, $6 for per vehicle of 2-8 people ...

The daily high record of manatees counted at Blue Spring has increased every year since the 2017-18 season, and was set again on Tuesday at 729.

The Orange City Blue Springs Manatee Festival takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $10 for adults, $2 for kids (ages 4-10) and free to children 3 and under. Dogs also ...

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – You’re not the only one who is cold. Manatees seeking a warm spot flocked to Volusia County’s Blue Spring State Park in record numbers Sunday.

Tags: orange city, volusia county, blue spring state park, manatee, manatees Conservationists and wildlife partners came together for the release of Churro, a 700 pound rehabilitated manatee, at ...