MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - Local leaders want to beautify the U.S. 41 corridor, hoping to make it more functional as well as aesthetically appealing for residents and visitors. To that end, Manatee ...

Manatee County has committed an initial $2 million to clear portions of its 200 miles of waterways as part of its hurricane readiness strategy.

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) -Wednesday, 23 cats are ready to be adopted after living on a boat for an unknown time. The cats were seized by Manatee County Sheriff’s Department and the Manatee County animal ...

Trent Wayman plans to keep sharing his story after being removed from his elected position, which the Florida GOP said it has the power to do.

Officials say one person on board was left with minor scrapes while trying to navigate through thick brush, however, no ...

Rescuers extended a helping hand to a manatee Tuesday that was found with a fishing lure lodged in its mouth. The Florida ...

After taking much-needed baths and receiving medical care, the cats are ready to trade their sea legs in for a stable home ...

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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a small plane crash at Myakka Head Airport on Wednesday morning.

Officials say the driver of the pickup truck, William Thomas, 47, was "non-compliant" with the deputies' commands and ...

Manatee County sheriff’s deputies and fire-rescue personnel were called to Bald Eagle Airfield in eastern Manatee County on ...