A resident reached out to authorities after realizing the number of stray cats he was feeding had grown beyond his control.

What Manatee County officials say started as an act of kindness turned into an animal hoarding situation, resulting in more ...

This nesting season is happening while Pinellas County starts its beach renourishment project. And the lasting effects from ...

The county said the resident was initially feeding local stray cats from his house, but the population kept growing due to ...

More than 200 Siamese and Siamese-mixed cats are looking for new homes after they were rescued from a Manatee County home.

James "Buddy" Powell was chief zoological officer at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. He researched the gentle sea cows ...

Characterizing Florida’s Manatees The Florida manatee, a subspecies of the West Indian Manatee, is a remarkable marine mammal. These “gentle giants” are adaptable, thriving in both fresh and saltwater ...

Since the beginning of 2025, more than 10 sightings of manatees have been reported in Texas Gulf Coast waters, said TMMSN Executive Director Heidi Whitehead. These animals, normally found further ...

Lifeguards at a Florida beach rescued an unusual struggling swimmer from the Atlantic Ocean: a white-tailed deer.

Governor Ron DeSantis announced on social media over the weekend that Florida was deploying two state swiftwater rescue teams and a K-9 search unit to support rescue efforts as dangerous floodwaters ...