Gov. Ron DeSantis still wants to hand USF Sarasota-Manatee over to New College of Florida. We must act now to save our school ...

Manatee County 911 telecommunicators have helped callers deliver five babies over the phone in the last three months.

In Florida, manatees are best known as shy, gentle giants. But about once a year, the state’s beloved sea cows reveal ...

A manatee has been rescued from a Florida couple's backyard canal. The 8-foot-long female manatee has been breached for more ...

Due to dry conditions, the burn ban has been extended. This means no campfires, fireworks or burning of debris in the area.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. ( WWSB) - A former fifth-grade teacher at a Manatee County school has been charged with felony ...

After hearing their feedback, Manatee County Commissioners voted 5-1 for staff to develop at least two concept plans for the Cortez marina site — one with a boat ramp, and one without. Commissioner ...

This collection of stories highlights notable sports achievements and moments from Manatee County in 2025.

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. ( WWSB) - The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a missing man.

The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working ...

The Governor’s plan for the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to transfer to New College still needs to move through the state ...

The Manatee County School Board voted 4-1 on April 29 to accept Williams’ resignation rather than pursue termination, a decision that drew emotional criticism from the student’s family. Board member ...