Crystal River -
An oddly-shaped cloud of gas and dust will be officially nicknamed after the endangered sea creature on Saturday as part of a local Florida festival.
Saint Petersburg -
The 53-year old woman was arrested after being photographed riding a manatee on Sept. 30. She faces a second-degree misdemeanor charge under the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act.
Fort Lauderdale -
Fort Lauderdale beach-goers were treated to an unexpected and pleasant surprise Sunday when a group of manatees joined a crowd of swimmers enjoying the shallow surf.
Crystal River -
Experts are watching the continuous flow of oil that is spilling into the Gulf of Mexico and trying to assess the ecological impact on the environment and the creatures that live in the ocean including the manatee, the gentle giant of the sea.
