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KILL DEVIL HILLS, N.C. — A dozen more manatees were spotted over two recent days on the Outer Banks after a sighting of six was reported less than a week ago in Southern Shores. On Friday ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — November is Manatee Awareness Month, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) wants to remind boaters to be on the lookout for manatees as they start to ...

Manatee Park is a refuge for Florida manatees between December and February. During these colder months, the animals flock to warm pockets of water to escape chilly temperatures. Since the park is ...

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 ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Three manatees have returned to ZooTampa after receiving "successful rehabilitation" in Ohio, according to a press release from the facility. Nolia, Waffles and Amethyst flew more ...

In response to concerns over pets on sale at retail stores, Manatee County will require pet stores and breeders to register with the county and undergo multiple inspections per year. Manatee ...

The community hunkered down as the storm made landfall the evening of Oct. 9, but as the Sarasota area took stock of the storm’s damage the next morning, all eyes in Sarasota and Manatee County ...

Which is why the TECO Manatee Viewing Center is so special. Vacationers appreciate a little break in their itineraries to see manatees swimming in the waters around the Tampa Electric water plant ...

Who are the Sarasota-Manatee winners and losers in Tuesday's general election? Voter cast ballots with their picks in local, statewide and national races. The Nov. 5 general election is for ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Despite what they may be going through, voters in Manatee County are making history this election cycle. Early voter Jessica Bannano encourages neighbors to be a part of the ...

He was on the Manatee II when it broke down during Labor Day weekend on the trek to Hilton Head Island. About 30 minutes into the trip, he said, engine troubles caused the boat to return back to ...