Red tide, caused by the organism Karenia brevis, has been detected in 34 samples collected from Florida’s Gulf Coast over the past week. Bloom concentrations (greater than 100,000 cells/liter) were ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) proudly highlights the significant milestones achieved in 2024, as Florida solidifies its reputation as a national leader in conservation ...

Manatee County commissioners voted have an ordinance drafted to end a requirement that its water supply be treated with fluoride.

Fluoride is not classified as a carcinogen, according to the American Cancer Society. While studies have found adverse neurological effects of fluoride at high levels, there is no clear evidence that ...

Manatee County commissioners will discuss rising concerns about potential health risks associated with fluoride in drinking water on Tuesday, and could soon heed guidance from Florida Surgeon ...

Manatee County announced they had been awarded an over $250 million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The grant is to be used to rebuild disaster-impacted areas ...

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.

It was cheaper to buy a house in Manatee County in 2024 compared to 2023, a report said. The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee released its latest housing market report for the two ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A man is dead, and another is injured after their SUV crashed into a tree in Manatee County early Monday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol said the SUV was stopped for ...

That includes Lee County's popular Manatee Park, where warm water from the nearby Florida Power & Light plant turns the park’s canal into a giant, toasty bathtub for sea cows. The park is open ...

The hurricanes have put the future of Manatee County's bait and tackle shop, which has been in the community for decades, in jeopardy. Manatee County has taken control of the property. Many, including ...