LEE COUNTY, Fla.—The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released a statement regarding its investigation into the mass number of manatee deaths reported in Manatee Park. On Friday, the ...

A manatee was killed in the Wakulla River after being struck by an unknown watercraft, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. On July 12, the FWC received a report about ...

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 ...

An injured manatee mom and her baby are safe after a successful Southwest Florida rescue mission. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to an incident in which a mother ...

An adult manatee trapped in a Melbourne Beach storm drain was rescued after crews dug through asphalt and dirt to reach it. The animal likely swam up the drain seeking warmth during a recent cold snap ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. - An injured manatee and her calf are recovering after authorities on a boat rescued them from the Orange River near Fort Myers on Thursday. What we know The Lee County Sheriff's ...