10:15 a.m.: Rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby has pushed Manatee and Myakka rivers above flood stage Rainfall from Hurricane Debby has pushed both the Manatee and Myakka rivers above flood stage.

As spring arrives and water temperatures rise, manatees are beginning their seasonal dispersal from warm-water refuges, prompting the Florida Fish and ...

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.

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 ...

Crews in southwest Florida found a manatee suffering from a "recent watercraft wound," according to FWC. The manatee was taken to ZooTampa for treatment. No further details on the manatee's ...

A manatee rescued Monday morning in eastern North Carolina is receiving care from SeaWorld Orlando. On Monday, SeaWorld said someone discovered the distressed female manatee near the Greenville ...