Florida’s rank as a top 10 state for net domestic migration in 2025, a decline from previous years when the state was ranked ...

Spring has sprung, and that means Florida’s wildlife is stirring. Migration, breeding, feeding and nesting all increase this time of year. The following seasonal tips can help protect wildlife and ...

These gentle giants forage in shallow waters, primarily along the coast of Florida, and often have fatal encounters with boats. What can be done to help them? By Johnny Diaz Reporting from Miami In ...

A juvenile manatee named "Melby" was released after being rescued in February from a Melbourne Beach storm drain. The manatee recovered at SeaWorld in Orlando from being underweight and having ...

Florida's manatee population is beginning its annual spring migration from warm-water havens to coastal areas. Officials are urging boaters to be cautious as seasonal slow-speed zones take effect on ...

Sea cows, chubby mermaids, floaty potatoes: manatees bear many silly nicknames, but their importance to Florida’s environment and economy is serious. Wednesday (March 25) is Manatee Appreciation Day, ...

In February, 57 manatees died across Lee County according to Florida Fish and Wildlife's Preliminary 2026 Manatee Mortality Table. While many deaths were related to cold stress, some resulted from ...

The VyStar SkyScape and J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Manatee River Habitat open Friday at Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The new entryway features a massive canopy and an oculus at the ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) confirmed that cold stress caused the deaths of 25 manatees at Manatee Park. However, questions remain about potential contributing factors.

So this is the time of year in South Florida when we welcome the manatees, the sea cows. They seek the warm water close to the coast, especially in West Palm Beach at the Florida Power and Light plant ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Seven manatees rehabilitated at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium have been released back to the wild in Florida. The manatees, rehabilitated in conjunction with Manatee Rescue & ...