This road in the rapidly-developing Lakewood Ranch area is ready for expansion, but funding for the $117 million project is ...

New programs aim to put life-saving equipment within reach even when lifeguards aren't present.

As beach season ramps up on the Suncoast, West Manatee Fire Rescue is reminding the community to keep water safety top of mind.

A wildlife rescue emergency responders after a massive manatee became trapped beneath a roadway in a stormwater drain.

ZooTampa has just announced a new up close and immersive experience for people of all ages to enjoy. The aquatic wildlife exhibit, called Florida Waters, has been years in the making. Zoo leaders said ...

Nearly two dozen people helped with the rescue mission for a mama manatee and her baby. The mother sea cow was hit by a propeller over 20 times.

Nearly two dozen people helped with the rescue mission for a mama manatee and her baby. The mother sea cow was hit by a propeller over 20 times.

West Manatee County voters rejected a referendum Tuesday that would have provided additional funding to the West Manatee Fire Rescue District through a new tax. During a special election, the WMFR ...

Melby, a 410-pound manatee, is on his way toward recovery after UF rescue teams, Melbourne Beach fire units and wildlife authorities came together to save him from a storm drain Feb. 9. The Florida ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. — An injured mother manatee and her calf were rescued last week from a river in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation, officials said. Drone pilots provided the ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — An injured mother manatee and her calf were rescued this week from a river in Florida and taken to SeaWorld Orlando for rehabilitation, officials said. US, Israel launch ...