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 ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Manatee County commissioners recently approved an investment of $24 million into the county’s parks. Recently, mornings have been really busy for crews working at Manatee County ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — In a time where change happens fast and new technology is evolving around us, a museum in Palmetto is holding on to moments in time — hoping more people can experience the joys ...

Marion County was riddled with storefront gambling dens — until it passed a local ordinance in 2021 that gave deputies more power to shut them down. Within months, the slot-machine parlors vanished.

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — Numerous schools across Manatee and Sarasota counties could turn into charter institutions by the 2027-2028 school year, according to both districts. The Manatee County ...

Mater Academy Inc., a Miami-based charter, sent the notices to the School District of Manatee County on Wednesday, hoping to leverage the state’s “Schools of Hope” law to use the schools as ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — Investigators responded to a potential crash involving what appeared to be four school buses and another vehicle Saturday in Manatee County. The alleged crash occurred in the ...

Cardinal Mooney remains the top-ranked team after a dominant district win over a previously undefeated opponent. Venice is closing the gap on the top spot after a significant victory against Riverview ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A neighborhood taproom and kitchen is finally ready to open its doors, but not without a fight. Back in August, The Ask Anthony team introduced you to Patrick ...

A new family-friendly taproom has opened in Jacksonville's Arlington neighborhood. The pub features a rotating selection of 19 craft beers, focusing on West Coast and other non-local brews. Its menu ...

The Sarasota/Manatee high school football power rankings have been relatively stable over the last few weeks as teams have cemented their standing. That doesn't mean that it can't change, however.