Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

Commissioners George Kruse and Tal Siddique argued that it was the wrong approach to curbing development and could waste ...

The man was travelling by bus westbound on I-70 but was delayed due to a large traffic accident near Vail, Colorado.

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One year after a 67-year-old woman vanished, a Manatee County probate judge has declared her dead, the Bradenton Police Department announced Friday. The Florida Highway Patrol says the Tesla that was ...

Known for their hearty meals and fresh-baked rolls, Texas Roadhouse is one of several planned restaurants for the commercial ...

Manatee County commissioners will discuss a potential new vacation rental ordinance this year to address registration and ...

Manatee County is preparing to join several other Florida communities that have decided to stop adding fluoride to their drinking water supply since Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo issue ...

From pirates to luxury resorts, discover the fascinating facts behind Longboat Key's unique history as it approaches its 70th ...

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch plans to develop 5,000 homes on 4,100 acres near Old Miakka as Lakewood Ranch Southeast.

The Gulf Islands Ferry in Manatee County will no longer stop in the city of Anna Maria until city pier repairs are complete.

The Cape Coral resident earned it in his age group competing in the 10K run at the 2023 National Senior Games in Pittsburgh. The 56-year-old added another ribbon, this one for finishing third in the ...