A very small, orphaned manatee calf is headed to Orlando for rehabilitation after being rescued Tuesday by concerned boaters ...

With the sun shining and water temperatures heating up, boaters are getting back in the water. But it’s also about the time ...

The Manatee Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) has earmarked $5.6 million for a catalytic loan to help develop 156 ...

Democratic lawmakers are attempting to amend the Florida bill to allow local governments to maintain control over water ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – Manatee County commissioners voted on whether to stop adding fluoride to the drinking water supply Tuesday. The process is a longstanding practice throughout the country, ...

A judge says Florida needs to seek what is known as an "incidental take permit" from federal wildlife officials to help minimize the effects of discharges on manatees.

Going out to eat? See which Sarasota and Manatee County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

The Kiwanis Club of Anna Maria Island and local churches will present a sunrise service on Easter Sunday. With sunrise expected at 7:01 a.m. Sunday, April ...