FPL hosts free, family-fun event that marks beginning of manatee season. This year’s kick-off theme is “safe boating,” ...

A 2-year-old manatee was found 1.5 miles from open water in a small pond near the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area in Dixie ...

Seaire will bring a new “lagoon lifestyle” to Parrish, according to the Tampa developer that has made lagoons a signature ...

While you may know Milton as the hurricane that swept through Southwest Florida in October, there's a new Milton in town ― ...

Manatee tours are estimated to have a $20-$30 million impact on the local economy each year. CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla. — Nov. 15 ...

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has commuted what have been lengthy sentences served by six criminal offenders in state ...

Manatees are some of our favorite animals and these manatee facts prove why! They have such a peaceful and calm nature, they ...

Three Manatee County football teams begin their state championship quest this week. The Florida High School Athletic ...

With November being Manatee Awareness Month, FWC is sending reminders that the sea creatures can be hard to see in the water ...

When untreated sewage and fertilizers flow into the estuary, they add nitrogen, phosphorus and other nutrients that drive excessive algal growth. These harmful algal blooms deplete oxygen levels and ...

Republicans earned commanding election night victories for four seats on the Manatee County Commission. Results published by the Manatee County Supervisor of Election's office show that Republicans ...

Manatee County is alerting residents to King Tide expected for the next five days. Manatee County Emergency Management said that King Tide is expected between Nov. 15 to 20.