Page 16 - Blue Spring News Today

Oh boy. This one was intense.

This Saturday, kids will strut their stuff for a children’s fashion show in Navasota.

The City of DeBary, which dubs itself the "River City," finally has a piece of land along the St. Johns River: 170-acre Alexander Island.

Theyre big, slow, and lovable. Who wouldnt want to swim with, pet or even ride a manatee? Heres why you shouldnt, and what will happen if you do.

From Halifax River to Blue Spring, those who spend time near the water are encouraged to become volunteer manatee watchers.

Bianca was a mere calf when she was rescued in 2021 from Florida’s ailing Indian River Lagoon. After a long recovery at SeaWorld she finally swam back into the wild.

A record 13 manatees released in one day at Blue Spring, and more at Crystal River and Apollo Beach last week bring the year's total so far to nearly two dozen.

“The ruling is a huge win for Florida’s springs and its manatees,” said Kim Dinkins, senior conservation associate for Save the Manatee Club. “We’re hopeful that this ruling will help turn the tide for springs before it’s too late.”

Bianca was a mere calf when she was rescued in 2021 from Florida’s ailing Indian River Lagoon. After a long recovery at SeaWorld she finally swam back into the wild.

Bianca was a mere calf when she was rescued in 2021 from Florida’s ailing Indian River Lagoon. After a long recovery at SeaWorld she finally swam back into the wild.