BRADENTON, Fla. — The biggest event of the year for the cities of Bradenton and Palmetto kicked off Friday evening with a high-energy start before a weekend packed with world-class racing, ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County wants residents to plan ahead this storm season and is increasing accessibility to a valuable resource. There are now sandbag locations open around the county — ...

A manatee rescue unfolded along the Orange River in Florida after neighbors spotted an injured mother manatee and her calf in distress. After a coordinated response from the Lee County Sheriff’s ...