MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents in the West Manatee Fire and Rescue District rejected a property tax hike Tuesday in a referendum vote. Voters were asked to approve a 1-mill annual ad valorem ...

NEW AT FIVE A NEW STATE REPORT BLAMES THIS YEAR’S COLD SNAP FOR A SURGE IN MANATEE DEATHS IN FLORIDA. WESH 2 NEWS BREVARD COUNTY REPORTER MEGAN MORIARTY HAS THE NUMBERS AND WHAT WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY ...

A bill that would severely restrict dredging in the area that would be used by large cruise ships is headed to the governor's desk.

Drought conditions have worsened from severe to extreme in Southwest Florida. When can the area expect a reprieve?

A Palmetto project is restoring oyster reefs to improve water quality and rebuild habitat in the Manatee River.

Supporters view fluoridation as forced medication, while opponents cite scientific consensus on its safety and effectiveness.

A bill that could halt plans for a new cruise port in Manatee County is now on its way to the governor’s desk.

The local nonprofit found a cost-effective and sustainable method to maximize the water-filtering capabilities of oysters.

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