A new report by Florida and federal officials estimates as many as 11,730 manatees remain in Florida, despite recent years of ...

Manatee County commissioners will consider options to curb animal welfare concerns with the retail pet sales industry.

Human-related causes were responsible for about 30% of the total number of deaths in Florida that had a determined cause.

Red tide is causing fish kills and respiratory irritation at some Florida beaches, but are Sarasota and Manatee area beaches ...

Manatee County officials have cut the hours for speed cameras in school zones after residents complained about getting ...

The biggest grant that Manatee County has ever received is caught up by a federal funding freeze announced by President Donald Trump on Monday that was swiftly blocked in federal court on Tuesday.

Speed limit cameras will no longer monitor Manatee County school zones outside of posted hours for reduced speeds in response to complaints from motorists surprised by tickets sent to their mailbox.

Residents turned out in support of Annie's Bait & Tackle shop in Cortez following purchase of the Seafood Shack property by Manatee County.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County implemented a new program last year aimed at improving safety outside of schools. Speed detection cameras catch drivers traveling more than 10 miles ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Just months after devastating hurricanes ripped through the region, the Manatee Board of County Commissioners received some very welcome news – and significant ...

A graduate of Johns Hopkins University, she previously covered hyperlocal news in Maryland for Patch for 12 years. Now she lives in Sarasota County.