For Florida’s manatee population and manatee conservationists around the world, 2025 was a banner year. ZooTampa’s David A.

You’re already thinking about getting away. Now imagine a Florida destination where winter and early spring are defined by ...

From water rescues to helping animals in distress, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office's marine unit is ready and prepared to ...

Four years ago, Florida saw a record number of manatee deaths. A record 1,100 of them died in 2021, and two years ago, wildlife officials began hand-feeding manatees lettuce to stave off starvation ...

Florida's youngest manatees died in record numbers last year, possibly from lingering malnutrition or a counterintuitive sign ...

Longboat Key Public Works Director Charlie Mopps appeared as the Rotary Club's latest guest speaker, giving insights into how ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his plans to transfer USF's Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College. DeSantis said at an ...

The Anna Maria City Pier may be looking for a tenant. City commissioners unanimously voted Jan. 8 to terminate Sarasota-based ...

Manatees are gathering in the warm water near a Florida Power & Light plant in Palm Beach County to escape the cold. The sea ...

He submitted paperwork to run for the District 6 at-large seat on January 6 — the fifth anniversary of the Capitol riot.