Explore the top 20 manatee locations in Florida and get ready to meet these gentle giants! From Crystal River to Blue Spring ...

The Florida Department of Government Efficiency audited Manatee County spending, and interviewed staff about work culture ...

Protecting manatees hits close to home for many in South Florida, and the efforts have been an ongoing legal battle between wildlife advocates and the state of Florida.

Like many endangered and threatened species across the nation, manatees’ fates are intimately tied to the health of key water bodies like the Indian River Lagoon.

Activists argue human waste from sources including sewer sludge and septic tanks are contributing to algae growth with far-reaching effects.

"Cooley" the manatee was found severely entangled in a fishing line, and it took multiple agencies and days to help her ...

The species prefers swimming in warmer waters, usually traveling only as far north as the Carolinas. If the manatee stays in ...