MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. — The water in front of the Big Bend Power Station is full of manatees right now amid the colder weather in the area. “I estimate pretty close to a thousand,” said Lauren Gomez, a ...

Meet Sara, the largest manatee on record in Florida — a 3,000-pound gentle giant roughly the size of a Toyota Corolla!

Environmentalists say the proposed rollbacks could threaten the lives of sea cows through habitat loss, pollution and ...

The historic estate ‘s boat basin on Biscayne Bay is considered one of the best places in Miami to see manatees up close. The ...

Explore West Palm Beach’s essential bucket-list experiences, from waterfront views and arts to cultural landmarks and hidden ...

A manatee named "Barber" was rehabilitated and released by SeaWorld Orlando after being injured by a boat strike. SeaWorld Orlando has rescued over 1,000 manatees since 1976. Recent cold weather ...

The Cincinnati Zoo is continuing to help rehabilitate orphaned manatees, welcoming their new residents to its Manatee Springs.Three male manatees, Slushie, Alfred and Hundo, arrived at the zoo and ...

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – November is Manatee Awareness Month, highlighting a time when Florida’s manatees are starting their seasonal movements to warmer waters around the state. Here in Central Florida ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Florida Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is reminding Floridians and visitors to be "extra mindful" during this season to watch out for manatees when navigating waters ...

Manatee County commissioners approved a $3.57 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. The budget includes a minor millage rate cut, reducing the rate from last year. Commissioners also approved a ...

A popular Mexican restaurant is set to make its debut in Manatee County. Qdoba Mexican Eats signed a lease at the Marketplace at Heritage Harbour shopping plaza off State Road 64 near Interstate 75.