The most recent Census of Agriculture in 2023, counted 3,453 aquaculture farms in the U.S., producing nearly $1.9 billion in ...

A jury found a Manatee County woman guilty in a hit-and-run crash that killed a Bradenton man known by neighbors as the "Peace Walker." Closing statements are scheduled to take place on Thursday in ...

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

A report from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission shows Lee, Brevard and Citrus counties lead the state in manatee deaths through Feb. 14. Florida has recorded 148 manatee deaths so far this year ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials launched an investigation Friday morning after officers helping prepare for the Bradenton Area River Regatta found a dead manatee washed ashore. The Bradenton Police ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — Officials launched an investigation Friday morning after officers helping prepare for the Bradenton Area River Regatta found a dead manatee washed ashore. The Bradenton ...

With tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid parking tickets, Cheyenne started using the high-tech windshield Barnacle device on cars. Less than three years later, that’s been abandoned because too ...

Florida’s Crystal River is often hailed as the ultimate destination for swimming with manatees, offering an unforgettable encounter with these gentle giants. Known for its pristine waters and unique ...

Florida’s Crystal River is often hailed as the ultimate destination for swimming with manatees, offering an unforgettable encounter with these gentle giants. Known for its pristine waters and unique ...

Manatees are part of what makes Florida a special place. Also known affectionately as sea cows, they are unique creatures and unlike the Sunshine State's other high-profile animal, the alligator ...

Unlike other locations in Florida where you can interact with manatees – the Crystal River area north of Tampa is probably the most famous – the water here isn’t clear, so it isn’t always ...