Manatee County earns highest-ever “B” district grade from the state, with record A-rated schools, gains in science, and 86% graduation rate for 2025.

The Florida Department of Education released the 2024-25 School Grades and School Improvement Ratings, with Sarasota County ...

Adult manatees in Florida are rebounding after a years-long mass die-off in the Indian River Lagoon, where they starved due to a lack of seagrass to eat. But records show record numbers of dead ...

It’s somewhat surreal to see the state fighting to make manatees’ survival less certain — especially after a decade that has seen the worst manatee die-offs in modern history.

That’s why, more than 140 years ago, some of the first mango trees in America were established in Bradenton. In the early ...

Interactive activities, animal encounters and hands-on fun will bring science to life at Brevard Zoo this summer.

Pinellas and Sarasota counties earned A’s, while Polk was the only district to improve its grade. Factors used to determine ...

SpaceX, which has gained international recognition for its rocket launches and partnership with NASA, is expanding operations in Florida. SpaceX may soon expand its reach to Manatee County. County ...

Is this true for Longboat Key? The answer is yes. Your department has well-trained, committed, dedicated and caring personnel ...

As manatee mating season ramps up during the summer, the Pinellas Sheriff's Office in Florida is sharing how to identify a manatee mating herd and warning beachgoers to avoid the groups of animals.