As spring temperatures rise and more boaters take to Florida’s waterways, state wildlife officials are urging caution to ...

With daily weapons screenings set to expand to middle schools in Manatee County, the school board unanimously signed off on creating a new position to handle those checks at each campus. Since 1947, ...

Brianne Brown provides a "Watch Stander" training at Manatee County's Emergency Operations Center March 26. Photo by Lesley Dwyer The rate of veteran suicide in Florida is 2.5 times higher than ...

When a baby is born, they may have red, purple, yellow, or blue skin. Skin color variations in babies do not usually signify an underlying condition, but some skin colors in babies can be the ...

The best baby monitors not only let caregivers know when their baby wakes up from a nap, but can also provide a range of helpful features, from night-lights and lullabies to alerts about all kinds ...

Mother manatees bring their babies here too, keeping them close for about two years while they grow. To protect these animals, boats have to go slow in certain areas, especially in the deeper river ...

National Manatee Appreciation Day was marked on Wednesday, celebrating the gentle giants that congregate off the Florida coast. The herbivores glide through coastal and riverine areas, feeding on ...

If you have ever wanted to name baby eagles, now is your chance. The nonprofit organization that operates the live, 24-hour webcam of the Big Bear bald eagles nest is inviting the public to ...

Prepare to be amused and enlightened as we delve into the watery world of manatees, where a surprising yet charming secret lies beneath the surface. In this article, we explore the unconventional ...