Two new conservation easements could protect East Manatee County land from being developed and add to the Florida Wildlife Corridor.

As Florida’s wilderness shrinks by the day, conservationists around the state, including in Manatee County, are in a race against the clock to protect some remaining pieces from being paved. Conserved ...

Frigid weather killed 35 Florida manatees, nearly triple the average, raising concerns about the species' future.

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

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

The Manatee County Commission honored the late Commissioner Carol Ann Felts Tuesday morning — one week after her sudden ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — In a milestone for conservation efforts, SeaWorld Orlando rescued its 1,000th manatee. Since 1976, SeaWorld Orlando's dedicated rescue team has operated one of only three ...

A new state report has linked this year's cold snap in Florida to an increase in manatee deaths, with cold stress identified ...

Over 30 manatee deaths have been reported near the Orange River since mid-February. The deaths may be linked to a loss of warm water from a nearby Florida Power & Light plant. Manatees rely on the ...

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