A museum in Palmetto hopes more people can experience the joys of the history that surrounds them in Manatee County.

Florida manatees are making their summer migration to the SC Lowcountry. Find out where to spot them in Beaufort County and how to stay safe.

The West Indian manatee, which includes the Florida and Antillean subspecies, is the most commonly known. The Amazonian manatee is unique as the only exclusively freshwater manatee species, living in ...

Manatee deaths in Florida have reached 477 so far, which is outpacing last year’s total of 565 for the entire year.

With a high density of Antillean manatees there, Powell and his colleagues helped create the Belize manatee conservation project. The Powells welcomed their daughter, Katherine, in 1997, Maureen said.

Manatees are a protected species, so it is illegal to touch, feed or interfere with them in any way.

A manatee surprised patrons at Huck’s Cove in Gautier , surfacing near diners. Experts urge caution and remind of the species’ federal protection status.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Manatee County is on deck for DOGE audit as cuts to government spending reach the local level.

This letter is with reference to the recent article which reported that Manatee County schools had been awarded a "B" rating by the Florida Department of Education ("Manatee County celebrates ...

Manatees are important to the Gulf Coast's ecosystem, so it's important for people to know what to do and not do when encountering these creatures in the wild.