Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature announced that on Tuesday, Jan. 28, three male manatees were released back to the ...

Dogs aren’t allowed at the park, unless they’re service animals. Park features include manatee-viewing areas, picnic shelters, native plant and butterfly gardens, kayak/canoe rentals ...

The Brevard Zoo is putting the finishing touches on its brand new Manatee Rehabilitation Center. I was in the packed hall at Davos to hear Trump speak. The audience went from laughter to silence ...

In a Facebook post, ZooTampa said that "long-term exposure to water temperatures below 68 degrees Fahrenheit can be detrimental to manatees." ...

A Manatee County official is calling for the removal of fluoride from the county’s drinking water following a renewed national debate about whether it poses health risks. In a controversial ...

plus manatee viewing and environmental conservation displays. If you go: The Orange City Blue Springs Manatee Festival is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 25-26 at 1511 W. French Ave. in Orange City.

10. The city reported discharge of 450,000 gallons of partially treated sewage during the incident into the Manatee River, which empties into Tampa Bay and out into the Gulf. In case you missed it ...

Get ready for a spectacular night in the sky! Tonight, a special event called a "planet parade" will take place, where six planets will line up in a beautiful arch. You’ll be able to see Mars ...