A 13-year-old runaway told deputies she was picked up by a man who called himself "George." ...

Miami Seaquarium rescue workers prepare to release a manatee into the Loxahatchee River at the Jonathan Dickinson State Park ...

Frigid weather killed 35 Florida manatees, nearly triple the average, raising concerns about the species' future.

Florida is America's acclaimed Sunshine State, with plenty of fun beachside amenities and year-round warmth. Florida's attractions include everything from well-traveled destinations like Disney World ...

When city surveyors in Melbourne Beach, Florida heard strange chirping beneath the road on February 9, they thought it was rats. They stopped their routine work, listened more carefully, and ...

Here's a look back at the five area teams that have won FHSAA boys basketball crowns from Manatee and Sarasota counties.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has documented an additional 15 manatee deaths in Lee County since ...

Only a short drive away are natural lazy rivers, manatee-filled springs, kid-friendly watering holes and beaches.

"Seeing him safely secured and transported for care was both a relief and a powerful reminder of what partnership and preparation can accomplish." ...

Florida closed the books on its 2026 Legislative Session on Friday, with the Florida Chamber of Commerce pointing to measured ...

Manatee Rescue This image provided by Lee County Sheriff's Office, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staffers net an injured mother manatee and her calf in the Orange River near Fort ...