Florida districts big and small ask voters to boost taxes for teacher pay
President pay: Florida State University trustees approved a 10% raise for president Richard McCullough, bringing his base ...
Former Florida ballerina seeks to interview jurors who found her guilty of manslaughter
Ashley Benefield's defense allege that one juror concealed a history of domestic violence while another snuck a cellphone ...
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Alliance focused on manatee conservation
In celebration of International Manatee Day, Sept. 7, Clearwater Marine Aquarium and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium announce a ...
Mote introducing resident Florida manatee Buffett to other rescued manatee
The introduction is taking place today in a controlled setting to ensure the animals are compatible with one another, ...
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Manatee County officials move to restore wetland protections after election shakeup
In a surprise announcement during a recent meeting, Commissioner Jason Bearden proposed reversing course on the changes he ...
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New Baby Manatee Needs 'Boost' From Mom While Learning How to Navigate Florida Spring
A few spring breaks ago, I got up in the pre-dawn darkness, put on a thick wetsuit, and motored out to the middle of a ...
Republican Party of Florida suspends Manatee County Republican Executive Committee
The Republican Party of Florida suspended the Manatee County Republican Executive Committee weeks after shocking primary ...
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Why did Florida GOP suspend Manatee County’s Republican committee? Members want answers
Manatee County’s Republican leadership team is suspended until further notice, Florida’s GOP chairman announced.
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Will there be a new Ashley Benefield murder trial? Manatee judge approves a key step
Ashley Benefield’s defense team alleged two cases of juror misconduct in a request for a new Manatee County murder trial ...
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‘I will kill u bruh.’ Manatee deputies arrest 3 more students after school threats
The sheriff’s office charged all three students with making written threats to kill, a second-degree felony. “Be ready for ...
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Why manatees often lurk close to Florida's power plants
In the last 70 or so years, the state’s rapidly growing population, expanding industry, and rising sea levels have re-engineered the Florida manatee’s natural habitat, limiting their access to ...