The Florida manatee a ‘nonnative’? It’s been here for millennia | Opinion
A recent USF study caused a stir when it reported that manatees were a nonnative species that arrived relatively recently to ...
As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Prolonged exposure to cold water can cause manatees to lose body heat, leading to a potentially fatal condition known as ...
Editorial: Manatees deserve the highest levels of protection
Are Florida’s iconic manatees endangered? The answer to that seems obvious: Of course they are. Over the past five years, ...
Manatees congregate in warm waters near power plants as US winter storms graze Florida
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal ...
How an Orlando manatee star departed EPCOT for new home
Lil Joe’s amazing life journey has taken him from peril in the St. Johns River to near-tragedy in the Little Econ to recovery ...
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Manatees seek out power plants’ warm waters in winter
A polar vortex that has hit much of the U.S. with ice and snow has dealt a glancing blow to Florida, dropping coastal ...
Wait begins for decision on former Florida ballerina's bond pending appeal
Ashley Benefield's defense requested she be released on bond pending her appeal. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for manslaughter with a firearm.
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Florida-based steakhouse chain sets grand opening date in Manatee County. Here’s when
The upscale steakhouse is scheduled to open Monday, Feb. 10 at 8306 Tourist Center Drive, Bradenton, according to the restaurant’s website. The restaurant is replacing the former Ruby Tuesday in the ...
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Manatee Florida Manatee Festival 2025
Florida Manatee Festival in downtown Crystal River attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend. Sunny skies and ...
Streamline Technologies Implements Real-Time Flood Forecasting and Early Warning System for Manatee County, Florida
SPRINGS, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 23, 2025 /, Inc. is proud to announce the successful implementation of a cutting-edge real-time flood forecasting and early warning system, FloodWise, developed ...
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As Florida experiences cold snaps, manatees migrate to warmer areas to avoid 'cold stress'
Manatees are slow-moving, seagrass-eating marine mammals. Florida manatees spend up to eight hours a day grazing on seagrasses and other marine or freshwater vegetation, consuming up to 10% of ...