Over 1,400 acres of Manatee County land are set to be protected from development after county leaders agreed to contribute $2 million for their conservation. Manatee County Government is partnering ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A 2,500-acre land purchase approved by state leaders on Tuesday will help protect an important drinking water source for Manatee ...

An adult manatee trapped in a Melbourne Beach storm drain was rescued after crews dug through asphalt and dirt to reach it. The animal likely swam up the drain seeking warmth during a recent cold snap ...

"He was a little off; a little stiff, probably from being in the pipe and not being able to move around. But after a few days ...

These gentle giants forage in shallow waters, primarily along the coast of Florida, and often have fatal encounters with ...

For Florida’s manatee population and manatee conservationists around the world, 2025 was a banner year. ZooTampa’s David A. Straw, Jr. Manatee Critical Care Center released 26 rehabilitated wild ...

Through March, Florida's already seen 31 watercraft-related manatee deaths, compared to the 5-year average of 21 deaths from ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the weather turned frigid in February with surprising zeal, one of Florida’s most beloved creatures sought salvation in warm ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seven manatees rehabilitated at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium have been released back to the wild in Florida. The manatees, rehabilitated in conjunction with Manatee Rescue & ...

A manatee that was found in a Melbourne Beach storm drain was released into the wild.The Florida Fish and Wildlife ...

Manatees in Jacksonville's St. Johns River are threatened by a 99% loss of their primary food source, submerged aquatic vegetation. Starving manatees are moving into main river channels, increasing ...