The return of summer in the Cape Fear region means more than just local roads clogged with tourists, the smell of suntan lotion, and pop-up afternoon thunderstorms. It also means the increasing ...

Manatee County announces holiday schedule changes, including office closures, altered waste pickup, and modified facility and ...

In Florida, manatees are best known as shy, gentle giants. But about once a year, the state’s beloved sea cows reveal ...

After the most eventful hurricane season in years and widespread criticism of how flood control was handled, Manatee County officials recently approved about $3 million in emergency repairs to the ...

While much of Sarasota and Manatee counties are still reeling from Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Milton formed Saturday and is expected to quickly intensify to be at or near hurricane strength by ...

A manatee has been rescued from a Florida couple's backyard canal. The 8-foot-long female manatee has been breached for more ...

Manatees are one of the most loved animals in the world, and with good reason. These gentle sea mammals are friendly, fun-loving and live their lives at an easy pace. But how old is the oldest manatee ...

Two students of Manatee Elementary School make their way through the halls on a cool Wednesday morning. The school is a Community school, with a medical center, food pantry, and other supportive ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis still wants to hand USF Sarasota-Manatee over to New College of Florida. We must act now to save our school ...

After the most eventful hurricane season in years and widespread criticism of how flood control was handled, Manatee County officials recently approved about $3 million in emergency repairs to the ...