A manatee in Crystal River swims along the surface of the water, creating a reflection. As Hurricane Milton approaches, Crystal River wildlife researchers and advocates are concerned about how a ...

A new collaboration is tackling food insecurity: The Bishop-Parker Foundation has launched the Manatee Food Security Network, a coalition of over 50 organizations, to address a growing crisis in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Researchers believe a decline in seagrass is leaving manatees malnourished. Dave Fleetham/Design Pics Editorial/Universal Images ...

BRADENTON, Fla. — As many families are without SNAP benefits for the month of November, local organizations are stepping up to make sure no one goes hungry. On Tuesday, Republican Congressman Vern ...

A bow to Steve and Natalee Herrig, who donated $2 million to the ongoing expansion at the Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee’s Food Bank in East Bradenton. “The Herrigs have been longtime donors for our ...

With the looming pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits impacting 40,000 Manatee County residents, local food banks and a restaurant are stepping up to help. “We are ...

As hurricane Milton approaches, Crystal River wildlife researchers and advocates are concerned about how a second hurricane in less than two weeks will further affect manatee habitat. Manatee ...