Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

Researchers discovered a lack of archaeological or historical evidence that this species lived in this area early on.

Rachel Shanker is Conservation and Education Manager at the park that opened in an area next to Florida Power and Light's ...

Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...

Manatee County commissioners will discuss a potential new vacation rental ordinance this year to address registration and safety concerns.

A 22-year-old Myakka City man died early Monday after the SUV he was riding in hit a tree, according to the Florida Highway ...

Manatee County is set to receive a grant worth over $250 million to bounce back from disaster impacts following catastrophic ...

Officials have located the vehicle involved in the deadly hit-and-run crash in Pinellas County on Friday night, but the ...

A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal ...

Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee ...

Manatee County commissioners will discuss guidance from Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo that advises against the use of ...

Florida Manatee Festival in downtown Crystal River attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend. Sunny skies and ...