The announcement came early on the morning of Oct. 31. Delegates to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity summit (COP16) in Cali, Colombia, had finally agreed on a protocol for ...

In 1981, beachgoers at Marina Beach were surprised to spot hang glider Patty Butler soaring through the skies with her pet cat, Puddy. Originally from New Jersey, Butler, a professional ice skater ...

The company said that “limited development” could be a future possibility in the area, but promised to pay millions toward ...

Key deer, the smallest subspecies of the white-tailed deer that live only in the piney and marshy wetlands of the Florida Keys, have always faced risks — mostly from being hit by cars speeding along U ...

New and returning mayors focus on hurricane recovery, long-term redevelopment efforts following the 2024 general election in Manatee County.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Residents voiced their frustration after Manatee County commissioners voted to release almost 10 acres of conservation land to Benderson Development. “It’s the water ...

Located across the Manatee River in what used to be known as Fogartyville ... A third brother, William “Bill” Fogarty, soon ...

The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus ... Manatees evolved from the same land animals as elephants over 50 million years ago, meaning they share a common ancestor. They have many things in ...

As of Wednesday at noon, Trump garnered 56.1% of Florida's vote while Vice President Kamala Harris received 43% of the vote.

Holiday parades — both on land or by boat — light shows, chances to meet Santa and more winter season fun in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

Construction on Upper Manatee River Road is underway now and is expected to be completed by fall 2027. Ogden Clark, Public ...

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