Contamination fuels algae blooms and wreaks havoc. Our investigation pinpointed alarming chemical levels in nearly 1 in 4 ...

A judge says Florida needs to seek what is known as an "incidental take permit" from federal wildlife officials to help minimize the effects of discharges on manatees.

Manatee County Commissioner Mike Rahn voted against bringing back expanded wetland buffers for fear of legal consequences.

They'll work on around 200 sites identified as challenging, removing fallen trees, limbs and brush clogging critical drainage ...

Some Manatee County commissioners called for more infrastructure improvement before approving more development.

Manatees are one of Florida's most beloved icons, and here on the Treasure Coast they can be spotted in the areas waterways, including in the Indian River Lagoon. For decades, some of the best ...

These kinds of obstructions exacerbate flooding by preventing proper drainage as runoff water attempts to make its way into the wetlands and toward the Manatee River. "It gets stuck in the waterway, ...

Manatees can be seen across the Treasure Coast, including near former power plants. Despite the plants closings, the animals ...