Sarasota County Fair, St. Patrick's Day events, and more things to do in March in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

Discover scenic country roads in Florida that wind through wetlands, coastal towns, forests, and open skies for an ...

The wild-born West Indian manatee has lived in human care since 1957 and far outlived the species’ typical 30–40 year lifespan. The laidback “sea cow” has spent nearly seven decades as an ambassador ...

Florida's manatees faced near-record deaths for young sea cows in 2025, but also saw seagrass recovery, new legal protections, and scientific breakthroughs offering hope for the future.

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO. I’M JUSTIN SCHECKER, WESH TWO NEWS. CREWS HAD TO CUT THROUGH A STREET IN MELBOURNE BEACH TO RESCUE A 400 POUND MANATEE TRAPPED IN A STORM DRAIN. WE WERE THE FIRST TO SHOW YOU THESE ...

A manatee was rescued after becoming stuck in a storm drain in Melbourne Beach, Florida. Multiple agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, worked for hours to free the mammal.