Now’s the best time to see manatees up-close in Southwest Florida. And one of the best places for sea cow viewing is Manatee Park, east of Fort Myers.

They’re big, grey and oh-so cute. They're also one of Florida’s best-known, best-loved critters. We’re talking, of course, about manatees. And if you love those chunky “sea cows,” you ...

Manatee County commissioners voted have an ordinance drafted to end a requirement that its water supply be treated with fluoride.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature announced that on Tuesday, Jan. 28, three male manatees were released back to the ...

The biggest grant that Manatee County has ever received is caught up by a federal funding freeze announced by President Donald Trump on Monday that was swiftly blocked in federal court on Tuesday.

A local tradition dating back more than a century, the Manatee County Fair once again features thrill rides, live entertainment, plenty of livestock, and delightfully indulgent cuisine known to ...

Manatee County commissioners have agreed to further discussion on Commissioner Amanda Ballard's bid to remove fluoride from ...

Need a little pick-me-up in your day? Tune into the Giant Panda Cam to watch Bao Li and Qing Bao live from the Smithsonian ...

One of the eaglets of the famed Southwest Florida Eagle Cam has died. Those who monitor the cameras say the baby bird appeared to be distressed moments before passing away. The eagles' nest has been ...

The team looked at documented manatee sightings ... according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The state has also established regulatory speed zones for watercraft ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — A recently hatched eaglet featured on the popular Southwest Florida Eagle Cam livestream passed away Sunday evening. According to the operators of the eagle cam, E24 passed ...