Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

After 24 years of guiding whitewater trips on the Nolichucky River Gorge for other companies, Patrick Mannion finally ...

Adriana and Julie , from the band Shy Blossom, have been crafting music since January 2024. They have created a duo, blending ...

The Gulf Islands Ferry in Manatee County will no longer stop on the northern end of Anna Maria Island until the city of Anna ...

Repairs are nearly complete, and the Manatee County Central Library will reopen to the public in February after recovering from extensive damage suffered during the 2024 hurricane season.

Hillsborough County is excited to enter a new year, one in which we celebrate our 191st birthday. What was recognized on Jan. 25, 1834, as the state’s 19th ...

With the Galaxy S25 now official, Samsung is confirming additional support for apps including Google Maps. Apple introduced Live Activities on iPhone a few years ago with the goal being to show ...

The city reported discharge of 450,000 gallons of partially treated sewage during the incident into the Manatee River, which empties into Tampa Bay and out into the Gulf. In case you missed it ...

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plus manatee viewing and environmental conservation displays. If you go: The Orange City Blue Springs Manatee Festival is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 25-26 at 1511 W. French Ave. in Orange City.