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 ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Commissioner Carol Felts has died, according to a statement by District 5 Commissioner Dr. Bob McCann on Tuesday. Felts represented District 1 after being elected to the post in ...

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 ...

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

The J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Manatee River Habitat at Jacksonville Zoo is days away from opening. Here's a sneak peek.

Cold stress killed Florida manatees as limits on winter refuges and power plant warm water rules face renewed scrutiny ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Officials at Manatee County confirmed that Commissioner Carol Ann Felts died. The announcement by the county government officials was shared Tuesday evening, noting that Felts' ...

Manatee County District 1 Commissioner Carol Ann Felts has passed away at the age of 68. Felts was a grassroots politician who championed responsible growth and was elected in 2024. She served on 11 ...

The Myakka City resident, who was elected to represent District 1 in 2024, was known for her dedication to constituents and focus on land use, the environment and government accountability.