Manatees largely swam under the radar of public attention for decades. But thanks in part to Jacques Cousteau’s 1972 ...

The David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center at ZooTampa has been nominated for USA Today’s Best Zoo Exhibit of 2025, ...

A FWC map from Tuesday afternoon showed varying degrees of red tide in the water off Manatee and Sarasota counties.

Even though manatees can be seen in Florida year-round, manatee season is the best time to see them swimming in Floridian waterways. With over a month left of manatee season, here are some of the ...

As temperatures dropped in January across much of the East and the Sunshine State, threatened manatees suffered significant ...

A new batch of commissioners campaigned on slowing growth that some residents feel is happening too fast, especially in East ...

Red tide is still bloom along the Florida Gulf coast, but Sarasota and Manatee County beaches are currently in the clear. Satellite images published by the National Centers for Coastal Ocean ...

As temperatures drop, Florida’s manatees face dangerous conditions with some developing cold stress, a potentially deadly ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A new ordinance aims at regulating pet stores and breeders across Manatee County. Enacted in October 2024, Ordinance 24-92 promotes responsible breeding practices to ...

Manatee County commissioners voted have an ordinance drafted to end a requirement that its water supply be treated with fluoride.

Manatee waterfront restaurant has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Freeman will now represent Manatee County in the Florida Department ... Samantha Gholar covers social justice for USA Today Network-Florida. Her past coverage includes education, business, and ...