A plan for New College of Florida to potentially take over the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus could be finalized in the next few months. A plan to bring the University of South Florida’s Sarasota ...

Springtime in Sarasota and Manatee traditionally means ideal weather, and to complement the balmy temps and blue skies, we have five outdoor events taking place locally this weekend — including ...

The UME, which was declared in December 2020, came after hundreds of manatee deaths were linked to the loss of food sources. Between December 2020 and April 2022, the FWC reported an unprecedented ...

National Manatee Appreciation Day was marked on Wednesday, celebrating the gentle giants that congregate off the Florida coast. The herbivores glide through coastal and riverine areas, feeding on ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Wednesday is Manatee Appreciation Day in the state of Florida, and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) used the opportunity to share good news.

A diet too low in fat can affect your brain and overall well-being Despite their bad reputation, eating fats doesn't make you fat. Just like other nutrients, fats are an essential part of a well ...

SeaWorld Orlando has rescued its 1,000th manatee, marking a major milestone in nearly 50 years of marine conservation efforts. The park continues to play a critical role in rescuing ...

With hurricane season about two months away, Manatee County officials are pumping an extra $2 million into efforts to clean up the county’s canal system and prevent flooding. Carmine DeMilio ...

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says it has made the largest fentanyl bust in its history. An accused local drug dealer was arrested in connection with the investigation and deputies are searching ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a prominent drug dealer in a news conference on Tuesday, calling the operation “the largest fentanyl bust ...

Artist's rendering of a residence hall/student center on the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee campus. Ground was broken March 1, 2023. The documents said, in part, that “there is little ...

It's the halfway point of the Manatee and Sarasota County high school baseball seasons, and as is the case every season, the first half produced performances worthy of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune ...