Captain Peter Smith has been fishing the Crosthwait for more than a decade. “We won the under-19 division in 2012, I think,” said Smith, who runs Double Bounty Fishing Charters. “I don’t think I’ve ...
When Captain Josh Prunier began fishing during the 28th annual Fishing Funds the Cure tournament, he found himself in unfamiliar waters. “I’ve been doing it for six or seven years now. I usually come ...
Florida manatees are on the move, which means more opportunities to see these "gentle giants" from shore. What's your ...
The health of the Manatee River has become a main focus of the non-profit, Oyster River Ecology. The organization is working ...
Lee County leads Florida in manatee deaths from boat strikes in 2025, with 14 recorded incidents. Statewide, manatee deaths ...
As we enter the new year, we’re gearing up for a fresh lineup of events across the Sarasota area. While the number of local events happening in 2025 will likely reach the thousands, a few annual ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – About six weeks after being rescued from the Ortega River after he was struck by a vessel and injured, manatee Koa was returned to the wild on Thursday. Elmer DePalama first ...
CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER, Fla. (CBS12) — A small manatee was rescued after being found alone and in the shallow waters of a Florida river. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said ...
CRYSTAL RIVER, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity warned the Trump administration today that it intends to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and so-called Department of Government ...