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.

Authorities found the remains of a manatee over the weekend in the Wakulla River, per the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

Boaters on the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, witnessed a breathtaking spectacle when two colossal waterspouts descended from the sky, with one touching down alarmingly close to a boat ...

A dramatic video shows two waterspouts forming near a boat on the Manatee River in Bradenton, Florida, on on June 22, 2025. The first waterspout touched down alarmingly close to the vessel ...

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.

Housing and retail near Manatee River on Florida’s Gulf Coast spark concerns over lost boat parking as a $53M urban-style living project moves forward with approval.

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

A double waterspout appeared over Manatee County waters near Tampa Bay, leaving locals amazed. Witnesses captured photos and videos of the rare weather phenomenon.

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 ...