New reports point to record rainfall, increased development and other infrastructure issues as causes of local flooding.

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

Residents have wondered for months if the release of 18 billion gallons of water contributed to widespread flooding during Hurricane Debby.

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

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While red tide counts reportedly fell in parts of Florida's Gulf coast, the toxic algae is suspected in the recent deaths of a manatee and a dolphin.

Learn more about Florida's state marine mammal, including information on organizations looking to protect them and how you ...

Speaking to National Geographic, marine scientist Bruce Robison theorised the anglerfish had eaten something with a swim bladder or gas gland which meant it was rising to the surface. Another idea ...

Red tide also is present along the coast at concentrations that may cause respiratory irritation with onshore winds in Charlotte, Collier and Manatee ... movement of surface waters in most areas.

And no, certainly not the Loch Ness Monster. Hirons and her group of volunteers were looking for manatees. The group of volunteers, around 10 to 20 people, is comprised of mainly undergraduate and ...