MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

Blue Spring State Park is one of the best places in the U.S. to see these gentle giants in crystal-clear water.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Over the summer, Manatee County officials installed a new lightning detection system at public pools and splash pads. And just last week, they installed the first one at a local ...

Manatee County commissioners unanimously approved a proposal to designate a portion of a Bradenton area street after the late conservative personality Charlie Kirk. The board's vote directs staff to ...

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BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A Manatee County Public Schools substitute teacher who was arrested for “lewd conduct” against a 10-year-old student had a prior school-related arrest in Brevard County, ...

CAMERON PARISH, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man ran across an unusual sight while fishing in Big Lake over the weekend – a manatee. Chris Hebert shared a photo of the large aquatic mammal to a local ...

A Manatee County couple brings their daughter home after a nine-month stay in the NICU at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Franklin sheriff calls for federal investigation into county officials ...

While Chris Hebert typically sees all kinds of creatures — porpoises, bobcats and raccoons to name a few — in and around Big Lake while out fishing, he didn't expect to see a manatee. Around 6 p.m. on ...

The businesses have flourished despite being illegal. Authorities say dismantling the illegal arcades is a lengthy and expensive hassle with minimal return. Arrests often result in misdemeanor charges ...

A recent study highlights the severe threat posed by climate change-induced flooding in Manatee County. The study, part of the Resilient Florida Program, outlines risks and potential adaptation ...

STUART — Detectives from the Stuart Police Department and the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office worked together to take a man into custody they said was a part of a fraud ring scamming people across ...