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 ...

Here's what we know about finding fireflies in Florida and how to sign up for "Firefly Nights" 2026.

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 ...

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has run tests on four of the dead birds to figure out what happened.

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 ...

Fireflies can be found near Florida's wetlands and springs during late spring and summer. Over 50 species of fireflies exist in Florida, inhabiting diverse environments from mangroves to urban parks.

Over 100 vultures died this month at Blue Spring State Park, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission confirmed. Two species of vultures – the turkey vulture and black vulture – are ...

Florida wildlife officials investigate deaths of 101 vultures at Blue Spring State Park. Samples collected to determine cause of death.

Manatees come to Blue Spring State Park in the winter because of the warm spring water. But the with the seasonal migration ...

ORANGE CITY, Fla. (WFLA) — Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County was recently vandalized following its reopening last month. The park closed its doors while a $5 million restoration project was ...

ORANGE CITY, Fla. — Florida wildlife agents are asking for help finding out who damaged Blue Spring State Park. Park officials say within two weeks of reopening after a $5 million restoration, there ...

Read full article: Riding shotgun with Mike Chitwood: A day in the life with the Volusia sheriff ORANGE CITY, Fla. – Blue Spring State Park on Monday urged visitors not to destroy the space after a ...