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Manatee County Commission Chair George Kruse called it “a vision for the future.” The county held a special work session Feb.

Officials launched an investigation Friday morning after officers helping prepare for the Bradenton Area River Regatta found a dead manatee washed ashore.

Manatee County is hardly the leading edge of liberalism. Yet it says something about Florida’s tortured approach to growth when the county commission there — all seven Republicans — discusses ways to ...

Crystal River, Florida, USA Crystal River is hailed as the "Manatee Capital of the World," and for good reason. Every winter, ...

As temperatures drop, Florida’s manatees face dangerous conditions with some developing cold stress, a potentially deadly condition. To help, the Gulfarium has ...

Even though manatees can be seen in Florida year-round, manatee season is the best time to see them swimming in Floridian waterways. With over a month left of manatee season, here are some of the ...

Florida State coach Leonard Hamilton is resigning following this season's conclusion and will not return to the program for the 2025-26 season, the school announced on Monday. Hamilton has been ...

Florida State University is removing hundreds of courses from its general education catalogue to comply with a state law that cracks down on critical race theory curricula. The Board of Governors ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — In Florida, it’s game on between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state’s Republican lawmakers. In a stunning rebuke to DeSantis, who was once floated as the Republican ...

They're also one of Florida’s best ... restrooms and a walking path. Manatee Park is at 10901 Palm Beach Blvd., just across the street from the FPL plant on State Road 80. For more information ...