Annie's Bait & Tackle owner Bruce Shear found his ice machine across the street from his Cortez Village shop on Friday as he and many Manatee County residents worked to recover from Hurricane Helene.

Sunday, some residents stopped by the location at Ridgewood Plaza outside of the ACE Hardware store to receive items like ...

During a visit to SeaPort Manatee, while seagulls nose-dived into the sparkling water behind him, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $9.5 million in funding for the port to recover from Hurricane Milton.

Many charities are asking for money to help victims of Hurricane Milton. But there are also other ways to offer support: ...

Her staff who had homes flooded have lost so much in the storm, from furniture to all of their clothing, and the manatee rescue brought some much needed positivity, she said. “To have something ...

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 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 ...

KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — A dozen more manatees were spotted over two recent days on the Outer Banks after a sighting of six was reported less than a week ago in Southern Shores. On Friday ...

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 ...

Grocery stores are open after Hurricane Helene brought flooding and damage to parts of Manatee County as a major Category 4 storm on Thursday. Lakeland-based Publix has 18 of its 19 stores in the area ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Helene’s rough sea and wind conditions have rocked marine life, leaving some manatees stranded. Biologists from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

Manatees lumber throughout Florida's shallow, slow-moving rivers, canals and bays. But with a population that state wildlife officials estimate to be somewhere around 7,500, spotting one — much ...