A strike among dock workers across the east and Gulf coasts that caused the shutdown of operations at several cargo ports in Florida has not affected operations at SeaPort Manatee. The strike ...

As Tropical Storm Helene threatens Manatee County with heavy rain, storm surge and other deadly threats, county officials are urging residents to make evacuation plans. Starting Wednesday at 10 a ...

Manatee County authorities declared a local state of emergency on Tuesday in preparation for Tropical Storm Helene, which is expected to become a hurricane by Wednesday. The tropical storm, which was ...

Manatees lumber throughout Florida's shallow, slow-moving rivers, canals and bays. But with a population that state wildlife officials estimate to be somewhere around 7,500, spotting one — much ...

Most trash pickups in Sarasota and Manatee counties are operating on a one-day delay, as officials work to keep up with piling storm debris following Hurricane Helene. While storm collection may ...

Half a dozen manatees were spotted grazing in Southern Shores over the weekend, possibly stopping to rest as they migrate to Florida for the winter, Outer Banks wildlife experts said. Manatee ...

ANNA MARIA ISLAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County has shut off the water to the barrier islands in preparation for Hurricane Milton. The water will be completely shut off for the following islands ...

Bradenton resident Wilmer Guevara spent two hours waiting in line for gas at a new free fuel depot temporarily established in Manatee County by the state on Saturday in response to the demand for ...

Grocery stores are open after Hurricane Helene brought flooding and damage to parts of Manatee County as a major Category 4 storm on Thursday. Lakeland-based Publix has 18 of its 19 stores in the area ...

Five rescued manatees are back home in Florida after being rehabilitated in Ohio, according to releases from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and SeaWorld Orlando. The manatees were placed in custom ...