Marineland will soon be in the hands of a group led by dolphin experts -- with financial backing from a Clay County couple -- that plans to keep the park, known as the world’s first oceanarium, operational.

A group led by dolphin experts, with financial backing from a Clay County couple, is a step closer to becoming the new owners of the historic Marineland Dolphin Adventure near the St. Johns-Flagler County line.

A coalition led by a group of dolphin experts, with financial backing from a Clay County couple, is now getting a chance to formally bid on Marineland Dolphin Adventure at a bankruptcy auction.

As the chorus of voices grows, calling on a federal bankruptcy judge to save Marineland Dolphin Adventure, new court filings from attorneys for the current owners argue that the best course of action is for the attraction to be sold to a developer.

A former Marineland trainer is calling for federal oversight and immediate protections for the dolphins at Marineland Dolphin Adventure as the park’s parent company navigates bankruptcy proceedings.

A Clay County couple is making a last-minute push to preserve Marineland, the historic St. Augustine dolphin park, as a bankruptcy court prepares to rule on its sale Monday.

A federal bankruptcy judge in Delaware put off a decision on the proposed sale of Marineland Dolphin Adventure, which sits near the St. Johns-Flagler county line, as a community coalition that wants to keep the marine park running voiced concerns and said it was shut out from the bidding process.

New court documents suggest two of the bottlenose dolphins at Marineland Dolphin Adventure could be moved to a facility in the Florida Keys within matter of weeks, as the storied attraction’s current owner moves through the bankruptcy process.

A well-known northeast Florida developer that sought to buy the Marineland Dolphin Adventure at a bankruptcy auction is now taking a back seat to a bidder that offered to pay more than double the developer’s initial bid.

A Northeast Florida developer with ties to communities including Oakleaf Plantation and Silverleaf is in line to buy the property where Marineland Dolphin Adventure currently operates, along the St. Johns-Flagler County line.

Marineland, the attraction along the St. Johns-Flagler County line with decades of history as a place to interact with dolphins and other marine animals, is up for sale.

An emergency public meeting to discuss who would lead the town of Marineland — the smallest town in Florida with a population of 9, according to the most recent census — turned ugly Wednesday with multiple attorneys, members of the public and the new mayor attacking each other.

The U.S. Census Bureau last week released 2024 population estimates for cities and towns across the country.

You can adopt Washback sea turtle hatchlings that cannot get back to their Sargassum habitat offshore Florida because they are emaciated by stormy weather.

The East Flagler Mosquito Control District covers nearly 130 square miles in the eastern half of Flagler County, including the communities of Palm Coast, Bunnell, Marineland, Beverly Beach, and Flagler Beach, serving more than 85,000 residents. It was created by the Flagler County Board of Commissioners in 1952, with a mission to suppress mosquitoes that can cause illness, with minimal environmental impact. The district can raise revenue through property taxes to fund its operations.

The aquarium is hosting a meet and greet event with none other than Heisman Trophy winner and College Football Hall of Famer, Coach Steve Spurrier!

A sperm whale calf that was found stranded on the beach near Marineland in Flagler County on Wednesday had to be euthanized, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

In southern St. Johns County, people were bracing Wednesday for possible flooding along the coast as Nicole headed toward Florida.

The River City Live team grabbed our favorite moments from the last two weeks to create our River City Review.

How much do you know about Marineland Dolphin Adventure? A visit to this hotspot is like diving into a rich chapter of Florida history.

Mystic Aquarium says that a second of the five beluga whales it imported in May from a marine park in Canada is in failing health.

Three Beluga whales have arrived at their new home in a Connecticut aquarium after a legal battle to import them and two others from Canada.

Now is a good time to become a citizen scientist since many people are spending more time outdoors during coronavirus. You can be part of a movement that turns your nature observations into data that can power scientific research. Over 1,406 observations of wildlife in Northeast Florida have been uploaded already. Even the most mundane pictures may be valuable in assessing shifts driven by climate and habitat change or tracing non-native species invasions. You can also learn about organisms you see in the wild by checking scrolling through pictures identified by others.

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern St. Johns County in northeastern Florida... * Until 945 PM EDT. * At 904 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Crescent Beach, or 11 miles south of Saint Augustine, moving northwest at 35 mph. * Locations impacted include... Saint Augustine, World Golf Village, Saint Augustine Beach, Marineland, Vilano Beach, South Ponte Vedra, Crescent Beach, Saint Augustine Shores, Butler Beach and Saint Augustine South. Flood Warning is in effect for Southwestern Clay County and Northwestern Putnam County until 1215 AM EDT. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Palatka, Interlachen, Bardin, Florahome, Georges Lake, Hollister, Bostwick, Carraway, Mannville and Putnam Hall.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A low pressure off of the coastline of Florida is dragging waves of rainfall up through our area, especially along the coastal counties. Three inches of rainfall reported on Watson Road in St. Augustine Shores, resulting in minor flooding on US 1. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible this afternoon and the heaviest rain will move up the coast. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin in the warning area. Some locations that will experience flooding include Palm Coast, Bunnell, Saint Augustine Beach, Marineland, Crescent Beach, Butler Beach, St. Augustine Shores, Dupont Center and Espanola.