WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The Manatee Lagoon has a lot of fun and free activities in store for the family this summer. CBS12 News visited Manatee Lagoon, located at 6000 N Flagler Drive ...

A man crashed a stolen car into a retention pond Tuesday night after leading deputies on a brief chase through Manatee County, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies arrested Brendarius Pittman, 27 ...

Despite ed­u­ca­tional gains, Manatee County fires su­per­in­tendent over com­mu­ni­cation issues BY Mark Boxley and Julia Hazel Manatee County PUBLISHED 4:57 PM ET May 20, 2025 ...

Shantay, a 1,000-pound female manatee who drowned at a Homosassa state park, had "fresh scrapes" on her head Jan. 23 after her head became stuck in a pool floor, according to a necropsy conducted ...

FEB. 6, 2025: New changes to Manatee County school speed zone cameras The program's end takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday. Commissioners on Tuesday voted 5-2 to end the program.

Manatee County's substantial damage report also helps the county maintain its Class 5 rating in the comply with National Flood Insurance Program's community rating system.

A manatee was spotted in an artificial lake in South Florida. Manatees can travel through canals and drains, especially after stormy weather.

To report a manatee or other marine life sighting, call the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s Stranding Response Program hotline at 757-385-7575. Stacy Parker, 757-222-5125, stacy ...

Surrogate Manatee Mom, Who Has Helped Dozens of Baby Manatees, Is Caring for 2 More on Mother's Day "The Aquatic Queen of Columbus Zoo," Stubby the manatee, is helping two orphaned calves prepare ...

Tara L Janda, passed away 10/6/23. She was born to Rose Brubaker and James Alsteen who has proceeded her in death. She was a daughter, sister, niece, mother and grandma. She is survived by her ...

The manatee facility has been at capacity several times, he said. Officially, the new entryway will be known as the VyStar SkyScape, thanks to a $2.25 million donation from VyStar Credit Union.

Updated: 3:44 PM EDT Sep 1, 2023 Editorial Standards ⓘ PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A manatee took advantage of a Florida man's flooded lawn after Hurricane Idalia tore through early Wednesday.