Manatee County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to stop adding fluoride to county drinking water. The vote was 5-1 to stop adding the mineral.

A lawsuit could soon be filed to force federal environmental officials to reverse recent cuts in staffing at the largest manatee sanctuary in the world.

After cuts in staff at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, the world's largest manatee sanctuary, reports have surfaced of manatees being harassed.

The lawsuit is targeting recent cuts in staff at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, where reports have surfaced of manatees being harassed. A lawsuit could soon be filed to force federal ...

Florida’s Manatee County proposes a significant hike in developer impact fees to address rapid growth. Residents support change, but developers push back.

Manatee County commissioners expressed outrage at the state’s opposition to their plan to restore wetland protections.

Manatee County officials hope to partner with the state to add a key link to the Florida Wildlife Corridor near Myakka City. That potential link is a 550-acre stretch of land in East Manatee ...

The Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to the federal workforce are impacting the only national refuge created specifically for threatened manatees.

Some Manatee County commissioners called for a building moratorium over roads and other concerns in east Manatee.

Manatee Awareness Month: Florida’s sea cows coming to Blue Spring, other winter havens Manatees find refuge in the warm waters of Blue Spring located at Blue Spring State Park in Volusia County ...

It's almost the start of Manatee season in Crystal River, Florida! If swimming with manatees is on your Florida travel bucket list, now is the time to plan your trip! This article shares ...