A state report shows more than 500 manatees died in Florida waters in 2024. The gentle sea cows are listed as threatened. But their numbers are far higher now than they have been historically.

Manatees and tourists crowd the Three Sisters Spring at Crystal River on a cold morning. Like most Florida residents these days, manatees may not be native to the Sunshine State. A recent study shows ...

Want to explore a magical underwater world? Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida offers an enchanting experience where you can swim with gentle manatees! Nature’s own infinity pool!

The 57-year-old homeowner told authorities he saw two masked suspects wearing gloves and possibly carrying weapons on a home security system at his Manatee County property in the 6700 block of ...

Crystal River, Florida, is home to just over 3,000 residents, but it's the town's aquatic population—manatees in particular—that make the tiny town truly special. Every winter, around 800 manatees ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — Manatee County authorities are investigating a shooting and apparent home invasion that occurred in the River Club community Thursday night. According to the Manatee County ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — One man is dead, and another is under arrest after a homeowner fired shots at them during an attempted home invasion Thursday night, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge has rejected a state attempt to end a lawsuit stemming from manatee deaths in the Indian River Lagoon and said a trial is needed to determine whether the ...

It's often called a manatee migration, but Florida's cows aren't leaving state waters in search of some secluded island in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Instead, they're headed upstream and ...

Five major road projects that aim to address traffic woes in Manatee County are reaching new milestones in 2025, including major projects on Moccasin Wallow and Lena roads. County crews are ...