Hundreds of manatees have gathered in the warm waters of Blue Spring State Park as colder temperatures drive the animals away ...

As recent cold fronts drop the temperatures in Central Florida, hundreds of manatees are seeking warmer waters.

The closest place in winter for a Savannahian to see manatees is Florida’s Blue Spring State Park, a little over 250 miles ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — As the cold front moved through Florida, 148 manatees were observed gathering in the springs of Blue Spring State Park on Tuesday. This marks a significant increase from 77 ...

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 ...

Here’s what to know about visiting Blue Spring State Park. 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 ...

697 manatees gathered at Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County, Florida, on New Year's Day 2026. The manatees sought refuge in the spring as local temperatures dropped and a frost advisory was ...

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 ...

After two nights of record-setting low temperatures, the manatee population has boomed, at least briefly, at Blue Spring State Park in Orange City. Park officials reported sightings of at least 100 of ...

A.M. MOST OF THE TIME WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK, WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THIS MANATEES GATHERING IN THE WATER DURING THE COOLER FLORIDA MONTHS. WE JUST LOVE THEM. BUT TODAY, UNFORTUNATELY ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A beloved spring in Central Florida has been recognized as one of the best state parks in the country. Blue Spring State Park, west of Orange City in Volusia County, was named ...