An injured mother manatee and her calf were rescued this week from a river in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for ...

The proposal included up to 15,000 square feet of land for a potential fire station and a deal to improve a nearby road.

LCSO and FWC used drones to track an injured manatee mother and calf on the Orange River so crews could rescue them for ...

An adult female manatee was rescued near the SR 80 Bridge on Tuesday after 25 manatee deaths in Lee County in one week that ...

FWC rescued a mother manatee and her calf on Wednesday at Orange Harbor Mobile Home Co-op in Fort Myers, the second consecutive day manatees were rescued at the location.

Statewide, 24 manatees have been rescued so far this year, six of them in Lee County between Feb. 19-26, showing signs of ...

The drop in crime was attributed to focused enforcement, proactive policing and strong partnerships.

In a Wednesday post, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office reported that overall crime dropped 19.7 percent in 2025, with ...

Felts was elected to serve as Manatee County District 1 Commissioner in November 2024. During her time in office, she focused on environmental policy, tourism, and regional planning.

An injured mother manatee and her calf were rescued this week from a river in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for ...