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

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

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

The deal was in danger of stalling but county staff got creative to find funding.

The Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens debuts new manatee habitat and critical-care facility on March 6. Here's what to ...

A new coastal resiliency bill passed by Florida lawmakers could stand in the way of a proposed cruise terminal in Manatee County.