The former Southeast High star basketball player now directs her effort to coaching and mentoring young players at Manatee ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured. Deputies were patrolling the area of 14th Street West in Bradenton ...

We might not know anything else, but we can confidently say that being a human isn’t always easy. We’re expected to find happiness in our lives while juggling endless responsibilities and conforming ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Friday marked a big day for Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, as the state-of-the-art manatee habitat officially opened to the public. The place was buzzing for the grand ...

A nonprofit organization working to restore water-filtering oysters in the Manatee River is speeding up its progress with an unconventional new tool. The Manatee River, once known as the Oyster River, ...

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens debuts new manatee habitat and critical-care facility March 6, 2026. The habitat's primary purpose is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured or ...

Spring break for Sarasota and Manatee county schools will be from March 16 to March 20, 2026. Florida school districts independently set their own calendars, resulting in varied spring break dates ...

Have you ever watched a manatee glide slowly through the water and wondered how many of them are quietly fighting to survive? Across Florida, these gentle giants face constant dangers, from boat ...

An injured manatee mom and her baby are safe after a successful Southwest Florida rescue mission. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to an incident in which a mother ...