A Florida woman's unusual friendship with a manatee that repeatedly approached her paddleboard has gone viral after she ...

More than one species celebrated Mother’s Day on May 10 in the Florida Keys, as Dolphin Research Center (DRC) led the ...

A mother manatee known as “Stripes” and her newborn calf were rescued near Key Largo on Thursday after the adult manatee was found severely entangled in fishing line, according to officials with the ...

Following the trial, Circuit Judge Matt Whyte sentenced Vanaelst to nine years in prison for violating probation and another 10 years for the meth charge, with both sentences to run consecutively. He ...

RUSKIN, Fla. - A Tampa Bay area mom of two recently went viral on TikTok after sharing her wild manatee encounters. Kendra Kay, 31, paddleboards alongside manatees in her free time.

A letter from a Virginia third grader's class asked what life is like in Florida. Sarasota students provide answers.

FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports from Manatee County. Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 67, and 70 ...

A jury trial has been set for a former Hardee County Deputy and former Bradenton Police officer accused of abusing a dog at his pet care business.

SARASOTA , FL, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On May 20, 2025, New College of Florida will launch the inaugural Sarasota-Manatee Talent Symposium—a powerful new gathering designed ...

It’s a great spot for getting up close and personal with manatees — the state advises no closer than 50 feet — as well as ...

Rehabilitated manatee Shantay drowned at a Florida state park after staff left her in a draining pool unattended.

Barra is an estuary where river and sea meet, creating warm, calm waters that are perfect not just for the people who live there, but also for a thriving manatee population. Until the 1980s, little ...