A state report shows more than 500 manatees died in Florida waters in 2024. The gentle sea cows are listed as threatened. But their numbers are far higher now than they have been historically.

EnRich Bistro, located at 5239 Manatee Ave. W. in Bradenton ... with the restaurant's front windows featuring a stencil of Presley's signature alongside the words "Elvis ate here!" ...

Manatees and tourists crowd the Three Sisters Spring at Crystal River on a cold morning. Like most Florida residents these days, manatees may not be native to the Sunshine State. A recent study shows ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson joins Lisa Dent on the show to reflect on what Chicago endured in 2024 including but not limited to CPS, newly-appointed Chicago Board of Education members, and the city’s fight ...

Want to explore a magical underwater world? Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida offers an enchanting experience where you can swim with gentle manatees! Nature’s own infinity pool!

The 57-year-old homeowner told authorities he saw two masked suspects wearing gloves and possibly carrying weapons on a home security system at his Manatee County property in the 6700 block of ...

Crystal River, Florida, is home to just over 3,000 residents, but it's the town's aquatic population—manatees in particular—that make the tiny town truly special. Every winter, around 800 manatees ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — Manatee County authorities are investigating a shooting and apparent home invasion that occurred in the River Club community Thursday night. According to the Manatee County ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s office is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred on Dec 26. They have also identified one suspect arrested in connection ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — One man is dead, and another is under arrest after a homeowner fired shots at them during an attempted home invasion Thursday night, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said.

Sarasota-Manatee's real estate market showed "a clear slowdown, with fewer sales, lower prices and longer times to sell" in November, according to the monthly report from the Realtors Association ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A federal judge has rejected a state attempt to end a lawsuit stemming from manatee deaths in the Indian River Lagoon and said a trial is needed to determine whether the ...