It might be hard to imagine, but manatees are believed to have inspired sailors’ tales of mermaids and sirens. Visit the blog ...

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 ...

SOUTH CAROLINA (WTOC) - Over 230 manatees have been sighted in South Carolina so far this year, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. In a social media post, the SC DNR says ...

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 ...

A new local study found that increased flooding caused by climate change poses a significant threat to over 90% of Manatee County’s infrastructure. Last year’s hurricane season demonstrated that the ...

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