Manatee County staff defends the Lake Manatee Dam and their actions before, during, and after rains from Tropical Storm Debby caused widespread flooding.

Manatee County voters will decide whether to approve an additional 1% tourist development tax levy on short-term rentals.

A federal judge has refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that Florida has violated the Endangered Species Act because of ...

The move came after dozens of residents spoke against the proposed Fort Hamer Commons development, which would include 496 ...

Ashley Benefield's defense allege that one juror concealed a history of domestic violence while another snuck a cellphone into jury deliberations.

Ashley Benefield’s defense team alleged two cases of juror misconduct in a request for a new Manatee County murder trial ...

Three former school employees were arrested and charged after surveillance video footage captured them restraining the child ...

Manatee Park is a refuge for Florida manatees between December and February. During these colder months, the animals flock to warm pockets of water to escape chilly temperatures. Since the park is ...

Lee Bavis told sister station WMUR that his son Hunter was driving home when a stage pin came flying off the trailer attached to the truck in front of him.Dozens gather to watch manatee released ...

Wildlife officials and SeaWorld staff responded to a report of two stranded manatees near New Smyrna Beach on Thursday. According to reports, one of the manatees had a monofilament entanglement on ...

Stop by one of Florida’s power plants in the winter and you’ll likely find hundreds—or even thousands—of manatees, lazily bobbing in nearby coastal water. While tourists may coo at the ...