Fired rangers at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida got their jobs back, but manatee fans and local leaders worry that it’s only temporary.

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, located in Kings Bay, is one of the few places in the world, and the only place in the country, where you can legally swim with the spud-shaped mammals.

At Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, north of Tampa, staffing cuts are already creating challenges. The refuge lost a quarter of its staff, including two employees responsible for visitor ...

Fired rangers at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida got their jobs back, but manatee fans and local leaders worry that it’s only temporary.