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

Jacksonville Zoo is opening a 330,000-gallon manatee rescue center this March, giving injured sea cows a safe place to ...

Manatees that call Sarasota Bay home head north to Apollo Beach during cold weather, using the warm waters discharged from ...

Cold stress killed Florida manatees as limits on winter refuges and power plant warm water rules face renewed scrutiny ...

Contrary to what some might think, Florida is a year-round destination beyond escaping cold weather during winter or having a sunny vacation during summer. It has its own distinct seasons shaped by ...

Swim with manatees, catch Key lime season, or watch the Blue Angels soar. Contrary to what some might think, Florida is a year-round destination beyond escaping cold weather during winter or having a ...

TAMPA, Fla. - ZooTampa's Manatee Critical Care Center has been nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best 2026 Readers' Choice Award for "Best Zoo Exhibit." This is the fourth consecutive nomination for the ...

Manatee County foodies have seen new dining options open throughout the Bradenton area in recent weeks. From a fusion of Caribbean and Italian foods to a dessert shop and more, there have been several ...

Heartfelt, humorous, and deeply human, The Cemetery Club invites you into the lives of three lifelong friends navigating love, loss, and life after saying goodbye. Ida, Lucille, and Doris meet once a ...

Florida wildlife workers responded after a manatee was found stuck in a storm drain in Melbourne Beach on Monday. The manatee appeared to be active and there were no obvious signs of cold stress but ...

MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. (WFLA) — Multiple agencies came together on Tuesday to help rescue a juvenile male manatee that got himself stuck in a storm drain in Melbourne Beach. The Florida Fish and ...