MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a valuable resource. There are now sandbag locations open around the ...

This is the heartwarming moment a couple on their honeymoon in Tavernier, Florida on June 17 are about to embark on a boat are suddenly visited by a big, friendly manatee.

After years of struggle, Alexis and Jerry found success and even survival through a program that focuses on food, habits, and ...

As a member of the Savannah Bananas, Correlle Prime's career takes him on the road, but his heart always is with his family ...

Three water spouts formed Sunday night in Manatee County near the Skyway Bridge and Egmont Key. Meteorologist Mike Prangley explains how they formed.

Artist Claudia Castillo, who sculpted the rainbow manatee artwork back in the spring of 2021, told 7News the manatee was returned to the Wilton Manors Police Department. It’s unclear if the ...

The manatee swam up to her kayak while she was observing in in a channel off Bayou Texar; In 2024, there were over 150 manatee sightings reported in the Perdido Bay Watershed and more than 50 in ...

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — A new addition to the Gulfarium in Fort Walton Beach. The Gulfarium recently welcomed Romeo, the oldest known manatee. “Manatees live to be 50 to 60 years of … ...

The majority of participants, 87%, did not follow any specific diet, 8% followed a calorie-restrictive diet, 3% opted for nutrient restriction, and 2% followed an established dietary pattern.

Manatee County bans new pet stores, enforcing stricter rules to support animal welfare and encourage shelter adoption. Existing stores face new limits.

The North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area (which spans Sarasota and Manatee counties) added roughly 76,392 people between 2020 and 2023, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau estimates.