An investigation is now underway to figure out what caused several manatees to die in the Homosassa River in Citrus County.

The research institute says it is a likely sign of increased birth, meaning more manatees are recovering and reproducing. Over half of the calf deaths were reported in the Indian River Lagoon ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida saw over 500 manatee deaths in 2024, according to data from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Last year, 565 manatee deaths were reported ...