A polar vortex that hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida and its manatee population.

The West Indian manatee, of which the Florida manatee is a subspecies, is already considered threatened.

A 16-year-old horse mysteriously disappeared out of Manatee County. Now, staff are asking the public to spread the word to ...

Here's what you need to know to plan a trip to Longboat Key, including the best hotels, things to do, and more.

The friendly giant was the first successful rescue from North Carolina and was rehabilitated by SeaWorld before being ...

Florida manatees used to be classified as endangered species, which can get more protection. But, in 2017 they were ...

Why herds of manatees are huddling in water near America's power plants - A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. in a ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed keeping manatees under a threatened species classification, which has sparked ...

You can use the database to search by Sarasota or Manatee County or by restaurant name. You can see which restaurants were ...

Our region has grown like crazy in recent years, but growth can look very different depending on your neighborhood.

All 19 manatees rescued after storm-related flooding receded were discovered thanks to reports made to FWC’s Wildlife Alert ...

"If we’re seeing this blue-green algae in winter, God help us in the summertime,” Christine King said, describing the recent ...