A PEOPLE staffer rode along as a rescued manatee named Owa was returned to the wild after three months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando.

Manatee County officials are considering charging residents a new stormwater fee to reduce widespread flooding issues. The fee would add millions to the budget for cleaning canals and waterways and ...

Fired rangers at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida got their jobs back, but manatee fans and local ...

A malnourished manatee mom and her calf are now receiving critical care after being rescued from a Florida canal where they ...

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 ...

Smiling children marched along the route down 10th Avenue West toward Sutton Park and Lamb Park in Palmetto Friday morning. “Once upon a parade” was the theme of this year’s parade. Batons, bands and ...

We had perfect conditions for a close encounter of the manatee kind at Lee County Manatee Park. The park is located on the Orange River, alongside a discharge canal from a nearby Florida Power and ...

Stay informed about prep, closures, dangers, impact and the latest storm path as now Tropical Storm Helene heads towards ...

A very small, orphaned manatee calf is headed to Orlando for rehabilitation after being rescued Tuesday by concerned boaters ...

Manatee County commits funds to affordable housing and environmental projects, including a $5.6M loan for housing and $3.1M for beach restoration.

SeaWorld Orlando has announced that it has now logged 1,000 manatee rescues.

Spanning more than 10 acres on the Banana River, Manatee Sanctuary Park is an idyllic place to spend some time away from the beach, but still be outside. Within the park you will find a half-mile ...