In a heartening moment for Florida's wildlife community, a young manatee named "Churro" was released back into the wild at Blue Spring State Park.

Three water spouts formed Sunday night in Manatee County near the Skyway Bridge and Egmont Key. Meteorologist Mike Prangley explains how they formed.

Manatees are one of the most loved animals in the world, and with good reason. These gentle sea mammals are friendly, ...

HOLMES BEACH, Fla. ( WFLA) – Four people were hit, including one who was hospitalized, after lightning struck on a Florida ...

The Grouper Reuben is a Florida twist on the classic sandwich, substituting fresh grouper for corned beef, topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Thousand Island dressing on rye bread. It’s the ...

Although the species rebounded following an "unusual mortality event" in 2021, environmental groups say a recent uptick in ...

The Trump administration’s government-wide staff cuts threaten federally protected manatees in a Florida national wildlife refuge established for the purpose of safeguarding the beloved sea cows, ...

It’s somewhat surreal to see the state fighting to make manatees’ survival less certain — especially after a decade that has ...

A look at the status of the manatee population in Florida. BY Allison Walker Florida. UPDATED 12:51 PM ET Jan. 19, 2025 PUBLISHED 2:50 PM ET Jan. 15, 2025 PUBLISHED 2:50 PM EST Jan. 15, 2025.

In 2025, a new group of commissioners is attempting to reinstate the environmental protections, but faces a fresh obstacle ...