These days, the term “Old Florida” is used loosely to refer to Florida, B.D. (before Disney) when Northern snowbirds flew south for warmer climates and discovered unusual farmlands and river camps, ...

Florida’s fresh bodies of water are perhaps best known for the southern state’s most iconic resident: the American alligator.

Deputies responded to reports of a 10-foot alligator that had decided to settle right in front of a 7-Eleven at 2751 N. River ...

Deputies responded to reports of a 10-foot alligator that had decided to settle right in front of a 7-Eleven at 2751 N. River ...

The Trump administration has proposed changes to the Endangered Species Act to reduce federal regulations. One proposal would eliminate automatic protections for threatened species, known as the ...

FWC designated November as Manatee Awareness Month Boaters should be more careful and adhere to speed limits in manatee zones. Manatees seek warm water when the ocean temperature drops below 68 ...

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 ...

It's officially manatee season in Florida, and Broward County officials are reminding everyone to be on alert on county waterways and practice safe boating now through March. During this time, certain ...

Christopher Columbus gets credit for the first written record of manatees in North America, ones he saw near the Dominican Republic in 1492. West Indian manatees, also called Florida manatees, are ...

Florida manatees migrate to warmer inland waters when coastal temperatures drop below 68 degrees. Manatees seek refuge in warm-water shelters, such as areas near Florida Power & Light plants. This ...

Deputies in Sarasota captured a 14-foot alligator from a neighborhood street and relocated it to a farm. Here’s how the rescue unfolded.

Slightly more manatees died this year in Florida than in previous years, although the number was not as high as that in 2021 and 2022, when a record die-off prompted widespread alarm. A total of 587 ...