Nutrient-overloaded springs in North Central Florida are among those impacted by federal funding cuts to water monitoring ...

The park’s lush landscape includes azaleas, magnolias, and cypress trees that create a true Florida paradise. Wildlife ...

James “Buddy” Powell, a trailblazing manatee researcher whose decades of work advanced the conservation of one of Florida’s most beloved species, died early Saturday after a battle with cancer, the ...

This manatee is one of 63 manatees to be killed by a watercraft so far this year, which is roughly 25% above the five-year average.

Here’s what to know about Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday and a county-by-county list of the first day of school.

Big Waters unveiled its 2030 Conservation Plan in April. It’s the first strategic plan for the nonprofit, and it lays out 247 ...

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday will be held Aug. 1-31 this year, a departure from the two-week holiday of prior ...

Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to stop adding fluoride to county drinking water. The vote was 5-1 to stop adding the mineral.

In January, festivals will be put on in Crystal River and Orange City to celebrate the manatee, with people coming from all parts of the state to see the animals up close.

“I estimate pretty close to a thousand,” said Lauren Gomez, a staff member at the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach. The Big Bend Power Station takes in water to cool their machinery.

Discover unique animal sightings in Manatee County, Florida, including colorful birds, reptiles, and the elusive Florida panther. Learn about preservation efforts.

Discover what goes into a winning catch for Manatee County anglers who have triumphed in Gulf Coast fishing tournaments.