In Florida, manatees are best known as shy, gentle giants. But about once a year, the state’s beloved sea cows reveal ...

A manatee has been rescued from a Florida couple's backyard canal. The 8-foot-long female manatee has been breached for more ...

Blue Spring State Park is Florida at its finest. Located west of Orange City and north of Orlando, the 2,600-acre destination ...

The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — One of Florida’s favorite marine mammals is getting recognized with a United States Postal Service stamp. A new "Save Manatees" stamp will be available across the country later this ...

Here are the girls cross country runners who were named First Team, Second Team, Honorable Mention and Coach of the Year ...

Here are the volleyball players who were named First Team, Second Team, Honorable Mention and Coach of the Year for 2025.

Jay Heater is the managing editor of the East County Observer. Overall, he has been in the business more than 41 years, 26 ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Some Manatee County residents are still mopping up after Debby. They say flooding continues, and now they are appealing to the county for solutions. An upcoming meeting is ...

Here are the boys cross country runners who were named First Team, Second Team, Honorable Mention and Coach of the Year for ...

When you think about trying to spot manatees in the United States, you probably think of Florida first. There's a good reason for this. They mostly live in and around the state of Florida. Most people ...

An unlicensed contractor from Bradenton, located on the Manatee River on the Gulf Coast of Florida, has been accused of ...