The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens debuts new manatee habitat and critical-care facility on March 6. Here's what to ...

Frigid weather killed 35 Florida manatees, nearly triple the average, raising concerns about the species' future.

The VyStar Skyscape and Manatee River at the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens are now open to the public, part of a $72 ...

Manatees typically live 30 to 40 years and face major threats in the wild Romeo the manatee has officially made history — and he's done it at (roughly) 71 years old. According to a Tuesday, Feb. 17 ...

“Beach Like a Local” is Manatee County’s new life vest initiative meant to provide additional safety opportunities in areas ...

Romeo the manatee has officially made history — and he's done it at (roughly) 71 years old. According to a Tuesday, Feb. 17 release from Guinness World Records, the West Indian manatee (scientifically ...

The wild-born West Indian manatee has lived in human care since 1957 and far outlived the species’ typical 30–40 year lifespan Romeo, at least 71 years old, is now the oldest known manatee verified by ...

Visit this secluded island state park in Florida where pristine beaches, turquoise water, and rare wildlife make for the ...

A multifamily housing project is set to start construction in Manatee County. Called Tallevast, the complex will bring 231 ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

Officials say they're using money from the southwest tax increment financing, or TIF, fund to pay for the project The median that lines El Conquistador Parkway is getting fresh grass and plants to ...