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Deputies said skeletal remains were found in Manatee County that they believe are a man who went missing in 2024.

Authorities say the remains may belong to 87-year-old Paul Sargent. The medical examiner will use DNA analysis to confirm the identity.

Skeletal remains found in a secluded area of eastern Manatee County are believed to be those of a man who has been missing ...

A one-day manatee survey in Crystal River is the focal point of one episode of Jeff Corwin’s current series, “Extraordinary ...

Boats are responsible for about 20% of human-caused manatee deaths, making them the greatest sources of human-caused mortality. Meanwhile boating in Florida is at an all-time high and increasing. A ...

A PEOPLE staffer rode along as a rescued manatee named Owa was returned to the wild after three months of rehabilitation at ...

National Manatee Appreciation Day was marked on Wednesday ... Threats from climate change and other human causes have resulted in deadly consequences for the squishy-looking species.

From April 1 through Nov. 15, seasonal manatee zones require boaters to slow down in certain areas to prevent manatees from being injured or killed by boats or other personal watercraft.

Manatee County voted to reverse policy from a previous board and is moving forward with restoring local wetlands protections that go beyond state regulations. Commissioners voted in favor of the ...

The effort to better understand Florida’s sea cows is featured in episode 11 of this show, which airs on CBS April 26.