Captain Peter Smith has been fishing the Crosthwait for more than a decade. “We won the under-19 division in 2012, I think,” said Smith, who runs Double Bounty Fishing Charters. “I don’t think I’ve ...

When Captain Josh Prunier began fishing during the 28th annual Fishing Funds the Cure tournament, he found himself in unfamiliar waters. “I’ve been doing it for six or seven years now. I usually come ...

Environmentalists say the proposed rollbacks could threaten the lives of sea cows through habitat loss, pollution and ...

An orphaned manatee calf was rescued in Crystal River on Monday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said.

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

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — To Vickie Hall, manatee season is about educating others on how to respectfully experience swimming with manatees and the importance of their conservation. Hall is the operations ...

SeaWorld Orlando, along with other state agencies, rescued a distressed female manatee from the Tar River near Greenville on Monday morning. Officials with SeaWorld Orlando say that the manatee had ...

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 ...

As we enter the new year, we’re gearing up for a fresh lineup of events across the Sarasota area. While the number of local events happening in 2025 will likely reach the thousands, a few annual ...