This week's cold front has brought a group of manatees to the warm water which surrounds Manatee Lagoon in West Palm Beach.

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 ...

FWC found Lee County to be among the highest counties for manatee deaths in the state for 2025. Fox 4's Bella Line spoke with ...

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 ...

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

Mote's current manatee rehabilitation facility is on City Island; it plans to open a larger center at the Mote Aquaculture ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County commissioners approved a county-wide curfew impacting teens under 16 years of age Tuesday. Commissioners hope to see the curfew reduce crime and keep kids ...

Outline of the Lennar Homes rezoning site. Photo from the Manatee County Planning Commission Rezoning for plans by Lennar Homes to develop 683 acres by Buckeye Road, was unanimously approved Thursday ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — All outdoor burning and the use and discharge of fireworks and sparklers is currently banned in Manatee County, officials say. The burn ban will be in effect until 11:59 p.m. on ...

Next school year, the School District of Manatee County will have new attendance zone maps for elementary and middle schools, meaning some students may need to change schools. Lake Manatee K-8, which ...

After a state audit claimed Manatee County’s budget is excessively growing, county officials say they want to “better understand” the findings. On Thursday, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Blaise ...