Manatees are gathering in the warm water near a FPL power plant in West Palm Beach to escape the cold. The area, known as Manatee Lagoon, provides a safe refuge for the sea cows when water ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

As new development and population growth increase demand on Manatee County’s drinking water supply, officials say they’ll soon have to tap new sources to keep up. At a recent meeting, staff told ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is considering changes to manatee speed zones in the Indian River Lagoon. Proposed changes include allowing faster speeds near Sebastian Inlet and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sea cows are in the warm water that surrounds Manatee Lagoon, an educational center which sits near a Florida Power & Light Co.

SARASOTA, Fla. — A proposal in Tallahassee could change the future of higher education in Sarasota. Lawmakers are considering transferring University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee to New College ...

Cold weather in Florida causes manatees to gather in warmer waters like state park springs. It is illegal to touch, feed, or harass manatees, which are protected by state and federal laws. Manatees ...

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. — An injured manatee that was found in Fort Pierce last year was released into Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach Tuesday morning after being successfully rehabilitated. The Florida ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County commissioners addressed complaints surrounding recent changes to the county’s trash service. The county rolled out new, larger 96-gallon trash bins early ...