MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

A manatee named Barber has been released back into the wild after recovering from a boat strike earlier this year.

A manatee was released back into the ocean in Vero Beach last week. On September 23, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) helped SeaWorld Orlando release Barber manatee into the ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — A Manatee County Schools security measure has expanded this school year. One year after introducing weapons detection technology at its high schools, all middle schools are now ...

No country is more inextricably linked with amusement parks like the good ol' USA. They just do the combo of rides, kitsch, merch, characters, shows and onsite accomm so well. The choice, however, can ...

A self-guided passport tour of the region's agriculture showcasing roots farmers, producers, markets, & cottage makers ...

Three young manatees who were rescued from distress are now safe under the care of an Ohio zoo — and a foster mom. The ...

Florida’s manatees are more than gentle giants; they are the state marine mammal, cherished by residents and tourists who visit our state.

It might not feel like fall just yet (thanks, lingering heatwaves), but the season of pumpkin spice lattes (iced, of course... this is Florida) is officially here! Fall in Orlando brings a welcome ...

A new marine science destination is set to transform how Floridians engage with ocean life. Here’s what to know before you go ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, N.J. (WABC) -- An uncommon visitor has been seen at the Jersey Shore. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center is tracking a Florida manatee along the New Jersey coast. It was spotted near ...

Beachgoers in Monmouth County found an unlikely friend near the Shark River inlet last weekend. A manatee was spotted swimming in a lagoon Saturday, thousands of miles away from its native habitat.