Held annually on MLK weekend, The Florida Manatee Festival is honored to present a moving tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King ...

It is likely that manatees evolved from an ancestor they share with the elephant. The three species of manatee (West Indian, West African and Amazonian) and one species of dugong belong to the Sirenia ...

Thinking of booking a Crystal River manatee tour? Find out all about the experience, what to expect, what to pack and how to make the most of your trip, as well as some other great tips for spending 3 ...

The state confirmed a nontoxic algae bloom in Manatee Pocket in Port Salerno on Jan. 2. A prime suspect is Lake Okeechobee discharges that started a month ago, which floods the brackish St. Lucie ...

Even in parts of rural Sarasota and Manatee counties, thousands of stars can — at least currently — be viewed in the night sky. But with thousands of homes already approved for development in ...

An unusual search is underway in Lake Pontchartrain. The Audubon Aquarium is searching for a manatee that has been spotted a handful of times around the Mandeville shoreline in recent days.

Manatee hunting is now outlawed and the dish has vanished from menus. A blue statue of a manatee has even been erected in their honor. But threats remain. Takoukam Kamla, standing on the shores of ...

The 38th Florida Manatee Festival arrives this weekend in Crystal River. This festival is among the most unique in the state largely owing to its namesake and the charm of downtown Crystal River. When ...

The 57-year-old homeowner told authorities he saw two masked suspects wearing gloves and possibly carrying weapons on a home security system at his Manatee County property in the 6700 block of ...

"A Crystal River couple is opening their home to a family ... in Tampa is one organization trying to lower that number. A Manatee County woman did something remarkable to help one of her neighbors.