Florida's manatees will likely remain a threatened species. Federal environmental regulators won't recommended increasing their protections as an endangered species.

People living along the C-24 canal in St. Lucie County told WPTV they’re concerned about manatees being harmed by speeding boaters.

You'll also find local celebrations of St. Patrick's Day and Mardi Gras, as well as the concerts, comedy shows, theatrical productions, art exhibitions and other events our area hosts year-round.

At this week’s Commission meeting in Tallahassee, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Commissioners voted ...

From the Manatee River to Sarasota Bay, 177.8 million gallons of wastewater were released last hurricane season.

The National Weather Service says Hurricane Debby broke more than one historic record in Bradenton. A portion of Manatee ...

ESTERO BAY, Fla. (WFLA)— A manatee was rescued in Estero Bay last week by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. FWC said staff rescued the manatee that had a recent watercraft wound.

Th highway has reopened at this time, and 10 Tampa Bay has reached out to Florida Highway Patrol for more details on the ...

Manatee County Commission Chair George Kruse called it “a vision for the future.” The county held a special work session Feb.

The new bridge off-ramp opening will eliminate the traffic backups onto I-75 that drivers experienced at the old I-75 to U.S.

Traffic is inevitable, but the north-end community group thinks a simple solution for the exits on Coquina Beach could make a ...

As Manatee County and the Florida Department of Transportation prepare for the replacement of the Cortez Bridge, utility work ...