And while it probably wouldn't harm a manatee if you were somehow able to swim to it and give it a hug, do you dare touch one ...

The Herald-Tribune will be honoring Sarasota and Manatee's top high school teams each month. Vote here for the best squad ...

The local housing market around Manatee County continues its shift toward a balanced environment. According to the Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee’s latest real estate market report, there ...

PALMETTO, Fla. — A standoff between SWAT and a man lasted for several hours after deputies tried to arrest him. IT started when Manatee County Sheriff's deputies were executing a warrant around 2:35 p ...

Swim Ireland Chief Executive Officer Sarah Keane will step down from her role in February 2026, to take up the position of CEO at Cricket Ireland. Keane’s departure marks the end of a 21-year period ...

More High School Coverage: Check out the latest news on our new digital experience What to watch: Manatee has struggled against a challenging schedule this season, but that won’t matter much if it can ...

Menasha's municipal swimming pool at Jefferson Park won't open for the 2026 season and will be removed, ending 65 years of memories at the facility. City officials had planned to operate the pool for ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WSNN) — Bradenton’s population continues to grow — and city leaders say emergency services need to grow with it. The city celebrated the grand opening of Fire Station 2 on Manatee ...

RIGHT NOW AT 9:00, AN EIGHT YEAR OLD IS RECOVERING AFTER BEING SHOT IN HIS FAMILY’S APARTMENT. WHY? POLICE SAY THIS WAS NOT AN ACCIDENT. PLUS, A WOMAN ESCAPES FROM A MOVING SUV AFTER THINKING IT WAS ...

Palmetto High School defeated Manatee High School 31-13, securing the 'Cross River Rivalry' trophy. Venice High School earned a 35-21 victory over Clearwater Central Catholic in a key non-district ...

School districts across the state have launched employee investigations stemming from social media posts about the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. A conservative activist and co-founder of ...

Imagine a place where time slows down, where crystal waters reflect towering palms, and where manatees glide beneath your kayak like gentle underwater ballerinas. Homosassa Springs isn’t just another ...