A judge has sentenced a former professional ballerina to 20 years in prison in the so-called ‘Black Swan’ murder trial in Manatee County. Since the start of the school year, new school zone speed ...

Nature never ceases to amaze with its endless wonders and peculiar creations. Just when you think you've seen it all, the ...

FHP searches for driver, vehicle involved in deadly hit and run on US 301 ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — ZooTampa at Lowry Park is currently providing care and rehabilitation to 27 manatees, the most the zoo has had at one time. The David A. Straz, Jr. Manatee Critical Care ...

One notable rescue occurred in Florida's Big Bend region recently when a 2-year-old manatee was found 1.5 miles from open water in a small pond near the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area in Dixie ...

It's often called a manatee migration, but Florida's cows aren't leaving state waters in search of some secluded island in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Instead, they're headed upstream and ...

Spanning around 10 feet in length and weighing 1,000 pounds on average, manatees are the gentle giants of water. In some cases, the "sea cow" can grow up to 13 feet long and weigh 3,500 pounds ...

Please be aware of possible wet conditions on the North Hiking Trail on Highway 301. Please stay on the marked trail. The Little Manatee River begins in a swampy area near Fort Lonesome and flows ...

Poppy Playtime’s Smiling Critters debuted in Deep Sleep, and they’re certainly among the more interesting toys to show up in the factory. Actually, CatNap himself is a Smiling Critter, though he’s the ...

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - The Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach is a must-visit destination for wildlife enthusiasts and families looking for a unique outdoor experience. Nestled near the warm-water ...

It's often called a manatee migration, but Florida's cows aren't leaving state waters in search of some secluded island in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Instead, they're headed upstream and into ...

Which is why the TECO Manatee Viewing Center is so special. Vacationers appreciate a little break in their itineraries to see manatees swimming in the waters around the Tampa Electric water plant ...