Gentle and playful marine mammals, Florida manatees have come to represent the amazing biodiversity of Florida. With their large size, slow-moving nature, and fondness of seagrass, it's easy to see ...

They’re big, grey and oh-so cute. They're also one of Florida’s best-known, best-loved critters. We’re talking, of course, about manatees. And if you love those chunky “sea cows,” you ...

The Pace Center for Girls Manatee has broken ground on a new facility, has plans to expand programs aimed at supporting ...

The Florida Department of Transportation announced plans to open two new ramps between I-75 and U.S. 301 in Ellenton later ...

“FWC's marine mammal team rescued a 7-foot cold-stressed manatee on (Feb. 26), and it was transported to Bishop Museum’s ...

With immigration policies shifting in Florida and nationwide, some Manatee County families are feeling the impact, according ...

Crews have broken ground on construction of a new state-of-the-art building for the Pace Center for Girls Manatee. The Pace Center for Girls Manatee nonprofit offers a supportive environment aimed ...

Manatee County leaders are looking for ways to put the brakes on rapid development in East Manatee County. Newly-built homes in the North River Ranch community in Parrish are pictured in this 2022 ...

Each ramp is a bridge that spans the width of the Manatee River, an FDOT spokesperson said. A multi-year Interstate 75 improvement project in Manatee County is closer to completing its next phase.