Residents of Citrus County know well why tourists and retirees visit or relocate to our little slice of the world. As part of Florida’s Nature Coast, our appeal lies in ...

For example, the Blackfoot Clearwater WMA requires vehicle registration. Shed hunting is prohibited year-round in state and national parks. Shed hunting is open to hunters of all ages.

Hunting, habitat loss and accidental capture ... practices threaten what little remains of their habitat. As with manatees, the dugong’s disappearance would signal the unraveling of fragile ...

Springtime in Sarasota and Manatee traditionally means ideal weather, and to complement the balmy temps and blue skies, we have five outdoor events taking place locally this weekend — including ...

National Manatee Appreciation Day was marked on Wednesday, celebrating the gentle giants that congregate off the Florida coast. The herbivores glide through coastal and riverine areas, feeding on ...

SeaWorld Orlando has rescued its 1,000th manatee, marking a major milestone in nearly 50 years of marine conservation efforts. The park continues to play a critical role in rescuing ...

Boaters should be cautious of sea turtles and manatees because of the abundance of sightings on Georgia’s coast. Boat hits are a leading cause of sea turtle strandings and manatee injuries and ...

The Times analysis found that at least 22 individuals and groups have inflicted violence in the name of pedophile hunting in the last two years, compared with roughly 40 others who made similar ...

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office says it has made the largest fentanyl bust in its history. An accused local drug dealer was arrested in connection with the investigation and deputies are searching ...