MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - It’s called Pythiosis. It’s a rare fungal infection caused by the aquatic mold Pythium Insidiosum. It can affect the skin or gastrointestinal tract of dogs, causing sores ...

Manatee waterfront restaurant has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you need to know before you go.

Two Florida black bears broke out in a fight on the back porch of a neighborhood home, and it was all caught on live video. Monty, a giant schnauzer, took home the top prize at the 2025 Westminster ...

Looking for something fun to do? Babe Ruth commemoration, Bark in the Park, Cigar Box Guitar Festival, Storybook Street, ...

A Manatee County judge denied bond for Ashley Benefield as the former professional ballerina appeals her manslaughter conviction in the 2020 shooting death of her estranged husband. For those who knew ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman who went missing a year ago was declared dead by a Manatee County Probate judge, the Bradenton Police Department announced. Catherine Stirm, 67, was reported missing ...

Puppy Bowl XXI will feature 142 rescue puppies from 80 shelters across 40 states and two countries. Team Fluff and Team Ruff will compete for the Walmart “Lombarky” trophy. Viewers can vote ...

That's what makes Puppy Bowl 2025 legendary. Cute pooches on Team Ruff and Team Fluff will compete for the prized "Lombarky trophy," airing on Animal Planet on Sunday, Feb. 9. In between ...

Manatee County will consider new regulations for short-term vacation rentals within the next year, and could soon require that property owners who operate Air B&B rentals or similar accommodations ...

As we became increasingly irritated and tired, reporter Max Chesnes pinged our phones: A manatee was being rescued in Bayboro Harbor near the University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus.

The biggest grant that Manatee County has ever received is caught up by a federal funding freeze announced by President Donald Trump on Monday that was swiftly blocked in federal court on Tuesday.

Looking for the Best Places to See Manatees? Have you ever wanted to experience a Manatee or a Dugong while diving, snorkeling, or on a boat close up in their natural habitat? We have researched and ...