Manatees remain among the most charismatic 'canaries' in Indian River Lagoon's ecological ‘coal mine.’ In 2025, they kept ...

More than 600 manatees were found dead in Florida in 2025, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

Florida lawmakers will consider several new bills this year that could have a major impact on development in Manatee County ...

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida manatee made a surprise appearance near the docks at Harvey E. Oyer Boat Ramp on ...

ZooTampa at Lowry Park announced that it had released 26 rehabilitated manatees back into Florida waters in 2025 ...

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

Adam Johnson, the Jan. 6 “Podium Guy,” files to run for Manatee County, Florida, commissioner seat five years after the ...

These graceful marine mammals are a Florida icon, but nevertheless vulnerable to being struck by boats, and displacement from ...

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

Sunshine State? 697 manatees flocked to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, Florida, on New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2026, ...

MANATEES RELEASED  According to the nonprofit zoo, the number of manatees released in 2025 is the highest in ZooTampa's ...