Lee County leads Florida in manatee deaths from boat strikes in 2025, with 14 recorded incidents. Statewide, manatee deaths ...

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. The "Unusual ...

Florida manatees are on the move, which means more opportunities to see these "gentle giants" from shore. What's your ...

A manatee found and rescued at Strickland Creek in Ormond Beach Wednesday, Aug. 17, was euthanized due to "extensive injuries," according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The ...

Indian River County hasn't updated its manatee zones since 2002. FWC proposed changes that will allow boaters to drive faster in 16 areas. Boaters would have to slow down in three areas where manatee ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission arrested three people accused of poaching and killing alligators across ...

A manatee has been rescued from a Florida couple's backyard canal. The 8-foot-long female manatee has been breached for more ...

The FWC said it executed search and arrest warrants on Dec. 19 after an extensive investigation across multiple counties.

A Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer pours water on an orphaned manatee calf after it was rescued from Largo Sound in Key Largo Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Shannon and Alex ...