Manatee County commissioners denied a request by Benderson Development to release 14 conservation easements on Oct. 17, but ...

Manatee Park is a refuge for Florida manatees between December and February. During these colder months, the animals flock to warm pockets of water to escape chilly temperatures. Since the park is ...

Several popular Bradenton-area parks and beaches are closed after Hurricane Helene brought major storm surge and destruction to parts of Manatee County last week. While some beloved local outdoor ...

Manatee County authorities declared a local state of emergency on Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. The tropical storm, which was ...

LARGO — It seems to happen after every major flood in Florida, and this time is no different: A group of manatees swam through ... hoping the noise would draw the marine mammals toward the ...

Most trash pickups in Sarasota and Manatee counties are operating on a one-day delay, as officials work to keep up with piling storm debris following Hurricane Helene. While storm collection may ...

As Tropical Storm Helene threatens Manatee County with heavy rain, storm surge and other deadly threats, county officials are urging residents to make evacuation plans. Starting Wednesday at 10 a ...

Manatee County residents prepare for potential flooding as evacuation orders for Zone A take effect. Shelters are open, and locals share their concerns amid worsening weather conditions.

Manatee County authorities declared a local state of emergency on Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. The tropical storm, which ...

Manatee County secured a $300,000 grant from the Florida Department of Transportation to create www.smarttrafficinfo.org, a ...

Biologists at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have been responding to reports of stranded manatees caused by Hurricane Helene, the commission wrote. Manatees can get stranded ...

Hurricane Helene reopened Midnight Pass. Sarasota and Manatee counties will reopen schools. Thousands are still without power in Manatee and Sarasota counties. When will your trash be picked up?