A PEOPLE staffer rode along as a rescued manatee was returned to the wild after three months of rehab It's the kind of call most people don't expect to get during the holidays — an apparently ...

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.

Boats are responsible for about 20% of human-caused manatee deaths, making them the greatest sources of human-caused mortality. Meanwhile boating in Florida is at an all-time high and increasing. A ...

With less than 100 days until hurricane season returns, Manatee County leaders are looking ... The plans typically outline capital improvement projects that can help fix flooding issues.

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 ...