An aggressive, airbreathing, frog-killing fish was discovered living in a Manatee County freshwater pond, according to a recent study from the University of Florida’s Museum of Natural History. An ...

Nearly two years after it was found stranded along the Orange River, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission ...

Manatees that are dying by the hundreds mainly from pollution-caused starvation in Florida should once again be listed as an endangered species, environmental groups said Monday in a petition seeking ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - A huge spike in manatee deaths across the state is being investigated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission while biologists and other experts are left wondering ...

(NEXSTAR) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is investigating an incident in which a Florida manatee was seen with the word “Trump” inscribed on its back. Photos of the manatee were going viral ...

MELBOURNE BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — Manatee with fishing lure in mouth rescued on Earth Day, giving a sad reminder to keep our waterways clean. The manatee was rescued on April 22, the Florida Fish and ...

MIAMI (CBSMiami) -Although manatee season has ended, wildlife officials are still rescuing sea cows when needed – and a special donation from Florida Power & Light will help support the cause.

Manatee County has tried to stay ahead of red tide by cleaning dead fish off local beaches daily, including 10 tons this week that officials hope went unnoticed by beachgoers. The approach stands in ...