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 ...

A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office detention deputy was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Deputies found Shannon McBride, 60, in her improperly parked vehicle showing signs of ...

A recent study highlights the severe threat posed by climate change-induced flooding in Manatee County. The study, part of the Resilient Florida Program, outlines risks and potential adaptation ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — A Manatee County Schools security measure has expanded this school year. One year after introducing weapons detection technology at its high schools, all middle schools are now ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A substitute teacher who was previously working at a Manatee County Elementary School was arrested on Tuesday regarding inappropriate behavior towards a student. According to ...

The Manatee Literacy Council will host a fundraiser, Flavors of Literacy, on Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Manatee River Garden Club. The event will feature a variety of foods from around the ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla (WFLA) — A Manatee County mother of three wants someone held accountable. Hailey Van Dam had an above-the-knee amputation, which she believes could have been prevented. She claimed ...

A 2,500-acre land purchase approved by state leaders on Tuesday will help protect an important drinking water source for Manatee County and Southwest Florida, conservationists say. The ranchlands sit ...

While Chris Hebert typically sees all kinds of creatures — porpoises, bobcats and raccoons to name a few — in and around Big Lake while out fishing, he didn't expect to see a manatee. Around 6 p.m. on ...

The businesses have flourished despite being illegal. Authorities say dismantling the illegal arcades is a lengthy and expensive hassle with minimal return. Arrests often result in misdemeanor charges ...

CAMERON PARISH, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man ran across an unusual sight while fishing in Big Lake over the weekend – a manatee. Chris Hebert shared a photo of the large aquatic mammal to a local ...