The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, changed everything — including flight plans. Thirty-eight American-bound planes were diverted ...

It is illegal to touch, feed, or give water to West Indian manatees. Manatees are protected by state and federal laws, including the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978. Violating laws protecting ...

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 ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Over the summer, Manatee County officials installed a new lightning detection system at public pools and splash pads. And just last week, they installed the first one at a local ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — Manatee County’s new trash collection system officially rolled out this week — and not everyone’s on board with the changes. “I’m not really into this,” resident Jamie Housel said.

While Chris Hebert typically sees all kinds of creatures — porpoises, bobcats and raccoons to name a few — in and around Big Lake while out fishing, he didn't expect to see a manatee. Around 6 p.m. on ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla (WFLA) — A Manatee County mother of three wants someone held accountable. Hailey Van Dam had an above-the-knee amputation, which she believes could have been prevented. She claimed ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium welcomed three new manatees to its Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Center. Vora, Lilypad and Orchid made the trip north from the Cincinnati Zoo & ...

Three young manatees who were rescued from distress are now safe under the care of an Ohio zoo — and a foster mom. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Powell revealed Sept. 22 that it had taken in three ...

Three orphaned manatees have arrived at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium from the Cincinnati Zoo. The young manatees were all rescued from Florida waters and are in a rehabilitation program. They join ...

Proposed legislation threatens to weaken the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which has protected species like manatees for over 50 years. The amendment would change the conservation goal from ...