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

Researchers discovered a lack of archaeological or historical evidence that this species lived in this area early on.

Armored catfish are driving manatees out of their warm-water refuges, putting their health at risk. Here’s why it’s happening ...

Residents turned out to support preservation of Annie's Bait and Tackle shop in Cortez following Manatee County's recent ...

Manatees are classified as threatened, though many environmentalists wish they would return to their former status of endangered. Fish and Wildlife reported 565 manatees dead in 2024. Three years ...

The manatee was spotted near the USF St. Pete campus and is now in the care of Florida Fish and Wildlife staff.

At Pace for Girls, students are learning life-changing lessons about finances. Pace is a year-round program that offers counseling, academic and life skills to girls ages 12-to-17.

Since their humble beginnings in 2007, members of Atlanta-based Yacht Rock Revue have become leading practitioners of their ...

Florida is home to 10 legendary craft breweries that serve up unforgettable pints, perfect for enthusiasts looking to explore the state’s hoppy side! Holy hops, Batman! Funky Buddha isn’t just a ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it does not intend to make significant changes to the threatened status of the manatee species in Florida, despite a notable increase in ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced that it does not intend to make significant changes to the threatened status of the manatee species in Florida, despite a notable ...

(AP) — A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal temperatures and causing the Sunshine State’s manatee population ...