Republicans earned commanding election night victories for four seats on the Manatee County Commission. Results published by the Manatee County Supervisor of Election's office show that ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — November is Manatee Awareness Month, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to remind boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they start to ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is asking boaters to remain aware of the state’s beloved manatees as they begin their seasonal trek to warmer spring waters for the winter.

"I was getting worried. I kept going 'I haven't seen a manatee yet,'" she told Chron. "Then, low and behold, I'm just sitting out here on my deck going 'Oh my goodness, yay!' And then there was ...

In response to concerns over pets on sale at retail stores, Manatee County will require pet stores and breeders to register with the county and undergo multiple inspections per year. Manatee ...

Last week, a handful of Florida manatees were spotted hanging around the shores of North Carolina. Photos shared by local news outlets in the Outer Banks show the mammals grazing and swimming ...

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — A dozen more manatees were spotted over two recent days on the Outer Banks after a sighting of six was reported less than a week ago in Southern Shores. On Friday ...

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — Earlier Thursday morning a group of manatees were spotted in Southern Shores in the Outer Banks. The manatees have begun to head back to the warmer waters in Florida and can ...

Election Day is less than three weeks away, and voting for the next president isn’t the only choice to make for Manatee County voters. There are various national, statewide and local races on the ...

For the first time, Manatee County voters will have a say in whether to increase the fees that tourists pay when they visit. The tourist development tax measure will be put to voters as a ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Despite what they may be going through, voters in Manatee County are making history this election cycle. Early voter Jessica Bannano encourages neighbors to be a part of the ...

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed three new orphaned manatees this week after sending two of its manatees to Florida to finish their rehabilitation. Male orphaned manatees Nighthawk ...