The Palmetto Police Department says a woman sleeping next to her boyfriend was awoken just before 5 a.m. on March ... "Nobody wants it to be their employee or wants it to be their family member or ...

Manatee County is not sleeping on the time change this week, and announced that extended hours for the Gulf Island Ferry service start Wednesday for anybody who wants to spend their extra time in ...

From April 1 through Nov. 15, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in certain areas to prevent manatees from being injured or killed by boats or other personal watercraft.

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 ...