November marks the 45th year for Manatee Awareness Month as well as the official start of manatee season, which runs from Nov ...

Manatees are eating less seagrass and more algae than they did a few decades ago. This dietary shift could pose a new threat ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission took a manatee calf to SeaWorld for care after finding it in shallow water in the Caloosahatchee River. FWC said they rescued the small, lone ...

Acclaimed classic “ The Handmaid’s Tale ” is one of the most-removed books in Florida schools.

Make reservations ASAP at one of these popular Sarasota area restaurants for Thanksgiving Day dining — or place a to-go order ...

Looking for the best things to do in Crystal River, Florida? This fun, family friendly destination has exciting activities ...

Those counties were: Alachua, Collier, Escambia, Franklin, Gulf, Hernando, Hillsborough, Indian River, Jackson, Manatee, ...

The most widespread local initiatives that passed involved school funding through increases in either millage or sales taxes.

The 48th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run returns to Siesta Beach, with many runners, walkers and joggers decked out in holiday ...

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