For Florida’s manatee population and manatee conservationists around the world, 2025 was a banner year. ZooTampa’s David A.

You can swim with manatees in Crystal River. FOX 35's David Martin has all the details about this unique experience.

ZooTampa at Lowry Park released 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025, marking a significant milestone ...

A potential agreement between USF and New College regarding USF Sarasota-Manatee could benefit the entire community.

Manatee County asks for the public to take a survey on a new development aimed at honoring and aiding veterans in their ...

From lesser-known national parks to small towns with surprisingly impressive attractions, these underrated destinations run ...

Anthony Sizemore, a Braden River High freshman, is eager to show his FFA chapter's chapter pig at the Manatee County Fair.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Some Manatee County residents are still mopping up after Debby. They say flooding continues, and now they are appealing to the county for solutions. An upcoming meeting is ...

Here are the offensive football players who were named First Team, Second Team, Honorable Mention and Coach of the Year by ...

A Bradenton teen is finally heading home after a nearly 17-hour surgery to remove a tumor and to amputate her left leg.

This updated list highlights 10 restaurants across Sarasota and Manatee counties that locals love but that fly a bit under ...

One of the year's first Florida fairs, festivals featuring food, drink and music, and more January events in Sarasota, ...