One playful manatee grabbed a diver's leg and gave him a hug while he was exploring a Central Florida spring. Casey Barrick says the moment was unexpected since "sea cows" usually keep their distance.

The retired teacher turned world traveler is now a newly recognized, scuba diving record holder. She was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the oldest female scuba diver.

Four diving students at The College of the Florida Keys have advanced from the role of student to instructor. Each passed the ...

DNA testing reveals fate of scuba diver Robert Martin who vanished off Florida’s Atlantic Coast in 2006, sheriff says. It’s believed he drowned, officials say.

Biscayne National Park, Florida Snorkel or scuba dive to explore flourishing coral reefs and historic shipwrecks. Kayak or canoe through peaceful mangrove creeks for a close-up at Florida's ...

This Florida National Park Is 95% Water—and You Can Kayak Through Mangroves and Scuba Dive Around Shipwrecks Your guide to Biscayne National Park in Florida, including what to do, when to visit ...

And, yes, flags were also waved from other countries, such as Mexico and Ukraine, as well as from Puerto Rico — symbols of America’s and South Florida’s multiculturalism.

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