Enterococcus bacteria was found at Lynn Hall Memorial Park on Fort Myers Beach on Jan. 7, according to the Florida Department ...

In Florida, manatees are best known as shy, gentle giants. But about once a year, the state’s beloved sea cows reveal an…erm…freakier side of themselves. You ...

Manatee deaths in Florida increased in 2025, with young sea cows being particularly vulnerable. A federal judge mandated a temporary halt on new septic tanks near the Indian River Lagoon and required ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. This past year brought mixed milestones for manatees: near-record deaths for young sea cows but also a bit more seagrass for ...

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Florida’s manatee mortality count surpassed 600 deaths in 2025, with Brevard County recording the most, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

BRADENTON, Fla. — A Manatee County Schools security measure has expanded this school year. One year after introducing weapons detection technology at its high schools, all middle schools are now ...

697 manatees gathered at Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County, Florida, on New Year's Day 2026. The manatees sought refuge in the spring as local temperatures dropped and a frost advisory was ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even animals need to stay warm in the Sunshine State! Almost 700 manatees flocked to Blue Spring State Park in Orange City, ...

Manatees gather in warm water near a Florida power plant to survive cold winter temperatures. Florida's manatee season runs from Nov. 15 to March 31. Manatees are at risk of deadly cold stress when ...

Two manatees named Sleet and Cabbage were released after months of rehabilitation at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. The manatees were the first patients at Mote's new secondary care facility, ...

Lee County leads Florida in manatee deaths from boat strikes in 2025, with 14 recorded incidents. Statewide, manatee deaths from boat collisions are above the five-year average, totaling 97 for the ...