“The school district needs it. Let’s give it to them,” Commissioner Tal Siddique said.

Residents who need assistance with their application can visit the Bradenton Intake Center during weekday business hours or ...

Found as an orphan, rescued a second time after a setback, and nursed back to health across multiple facilities, one Florida ...

A rescued manatee at the Jacksonville Zoo was the first to be released after rehab at the new critical care facility.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today proposed a revised critical habitat plan that would protect 1,904,191 acres of critical habitat for the Florida manatee, as well as ...

To report a manatee sighting, call the 24-hour manatee hotline 1-800-922-5431, or use the SCDNR manatee reporting form.

Sarasota Schools recovered millions in withheld tax fees through legal action while Manatee County remains behind.

Less than two weeks after his domestic battery arrest, a Manatee County Commission candidate has been arrested again.

County staff said they expected the state to cover a $23 million budget shortfall for managing contaminated water from the ...

The results are in from Manatee County’s Fourth of July DUI enforcement patrol. Here’s what deputies found.

Sarasota County Libraries hosts America 250 Celebration; Big Waters Art Show winners; Gecko's hosting book drive; new Selby ...