Eleven people have been infected with Vibrio vulnificus, the so-called "fleshing-eating" bacteria, and four of them died, ...

World Atlas calls 4 Mississippi lakes the most snake-infested in the state. Know how to ID venomous snakes and tell them ...

Tawny crazy ants in Florida number in the millions, asphyxiate their prey and create huge supercolonies that are nearly ...

Waterfront restaurants like Crackers Bar & Grill offer the quintessential Florida dining experience, with fresh catches served on dockside patios where you can watch dolphins play while enjoying your ...

Wildlife rescue crews came to the aid of manatee in the Florida Keys in mid-June after it was found with a fishing line wrapped tightly around her flipper, cutting deep into her skin. The manatee – ...

The top two free attractions in the country are located in Florida and are ideal for those interested in the state's native wildlife. Here's where they are: Loggerhead Marinelife Center - Juno ...

City and county officials in the Tampa Bay area — as well as Florida's top officials — are urging residents to take action ...

Endangered manatee treated for hook stuck in its mouth was rescued before, after being found abandoned as an orphan in 2021, Florida officials say.

There were approximately 200 manatee sightings last year in the Perdido Bay and Pensacola Bay watersheds.

The West Indian manatee (Trichechus manatus), found along the Atlantic coasts of the United States, the Caribbean and Central America, offers a case in point.