The state of Florida executed 66-year-old Melvin Trotter at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday for the murder and robbery of Manatee County grocery store owner Virgie Langford in 1986, according to the Florida ...

The yellow-bellied slider is a semiaquatic turtle, native to southeastern United States, where it is the most common turtle species. As the name suggests, they have a yellow belly that is buried under ...

Not far away is the Juno Beach Pier, where saltwater fishing for bluefish, pompano and the like is the preferred activity, though the resident pelicans draw a lot of attention. Kids’ fishing clinics ...

A man and two minors were arrested after illegally taking and killing alligators in Manatee, Sarasota, and Hardee Counties ...

As budget talks start in Tallahassee, an early rift between the chambers involves the size of the emergency fund and a House ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

Two 19-year-olds from Sarasota were arrested recently after capturing at least two alligators without proper permits.

As budget talks start in Tallahassee, an early rift involves the governor’s emergency fund — its size, and a House bill that would limit how it can be used.

The Florida Legislature’s sputtering budget process sparked into life on Friday, as the Senate issued its recommendations after the House’s surprise release late Thursday. Already, ...

Imagine hiking through the dense forests of Montana, catching a glimpse of a grizzly bear in the distance, or witnessing a bald eagle soaring above a pristine lake. Encounters like these might seem ...

Manatee deaths in Florida increased in 2025, with Brevard County having the highest number. A federal judge mandated a temporary halt on new septic tanks near the Indian River Lagoon to protect ...