A first-magnitude spring, towering cypress swamps, and wildlife-rich forests shape this serene North Florida escape.

The northern section of the park is best accessed from the Miami or Everglades City entrances. The closest entrance to Miami ...

Nationwide nonprofit Trust for Public Lands is exploring the county's financial options to make additional land purchases.

You may have seen a lot of smoke in the Palmetto area on Friday morning as Manatee County conducted a prescribed burn at ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

Florida’s manatee mortality count surpassed 600 deaths in 2025, with Brevard County recording the most deaths, according to ...

Lee County leads Florida in manatee deaths from boat strikes in 2025, with 14 recorded incidents. Statewide, manatee deaths ...

If the rain, sleet and snow has got you dreaming of warmer days lounging along the Great Lakes or hiking through forests then ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — In a time where change happens fast and new technology is evolving around us, a museum in Palmetto is holding on to moments in time — hoping more people can experience the joys ...

A Manatee County community is mourning the loss of a 4-year-old boy who died after going missing in Alabama. The Church of ...

Manatees are currently on the move and coming in closer to shore. Boaters should be more careful and adhere to speed limits in manatee zones. Manatees seek refuge in inland canals, rivers, and the ...

Manatee County Government’s proposal to add a new public boat ramp near the Cortez Bridge has sparked opposition from local ...