Scientists planting seagrass hope slow down Florida's alarming loss
Seagrass is a main focus for marine biologist Nikki Jackson of Aquatech in Tampa, and the news hasn't been good.
Seagrass is a main focus for marine biologist Nikki Jackson of Aquatech in Tampa, and the news hasn't been good.
Myakka City cattle rancher holds on to Florida’s past while riding into the future
What is old Florida? A Bay Area cattle rancher whose family has been in the Sunshine State for more than a century tells FOX 13 what it means to him.
What is old Florida? A Bay Area cattle rancher whose family has been in the Sunshine State for more than a century tells FOX 13 what it means to him.
CERT volunteers preparing for next big storm
A FEMA nationwide program called CERT will be ready for hurricane season in Florida.
A FEMA nationwide program called CERT will be ready for hurricane season in Florida.
3 teens arrested after breaking into Bradenton vape shop, crashing stolen car
Three teens were arrested for breaking into a Bradenton vape shop and leading Manatee County deputies on a chase early Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
Three teens were arrested for breaking into a Bradenton vape shop and leading Manatee County deputies on a chase early Friday morning, according to the sheriff's office.
Bradenton family convicted of selling bleach online for COVID-19 cure, sold $1 million worth
Four members of a Florida family were convicted for selling toxic industrial bleach as a miraculous cure for COVID-19 and other physical and mental diseases through their online church in a conspiracy starting in 2010.
Four members of a Florida family were convicted for selling toxic industrial bleach as a miraculous cure for COVID-19 and other physical and mental diseases through their online church in a conspiracy starting in 2010.
Poachers removing hundreds of animals from waters on Anna Maria Island, boat captains say
Boat captains on Anna Maria Island said poachers are turning the water into a free-for-all, removing hundreds of living animals from their habitat at a time.
Boat captains on Anna Maria Island said poachers are turning the water into a free-for-all, removing hundreds of living animals from their habitat at a time.
Manatee residents notice strange smell from tap water, county officials say it's safe to drink
A lot of residents in Manatee County are left wondering why their tap water smells strange.
A lot of residents in Manatee County are left wondering why their tap water smells strange.
Deadly Jet Ski crash on Manatee River has family mourning loss of teen: ‘Hold your babies tight’
A teenager is dead, and his brother is fighting for his life after a fishing trip turned tragic Saturday.
A teenager is dead, and his brother is fighting for his life after a fishing trip turned tragic Saturday.
Sea turtle hatchlings trapped in hole on Holmes Beach rescued, released into Gulf
Officials are reminding beachgoers to fill in their holes after four sea turtle hatchlings recently became trapped.
Officials are reminding beachgoers to fill in their holes after four sea turtle hatchlings recently became trapped.
Teen killed in Jet Ski crash on Manatee River that seriously injured brother: FWC
A day on the water turned tragic Saturday when a Jet Ski crashed on the Manatee River killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring his 17-year-old brother.
A day on the water turned tragic Saturday when a Jet Ski crashed on the Manatee River killing a 14-year-old boy and injuring his 17-year-old brother.
More than 50 Manatee County game rooms busted in undercover operations for illegal gambling
Owners of some game rooms in Manatee County are taking a loss that’s much bigger than from the slot machines.
Owners of some game rooms in Manatee County are taking a loss that’s much bigger than from the slot machines.
FHP: Teen killed after vehicle plunges into Manatee River
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Manatee County that claimed the life of a Bradenton teen.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Manatee County that claimed the life of a Bradenton teen.
Manatee County launches wild hog hunting program with Hillsborough County farm
Wild hogs dig through soil and damage property, crops and native plants, and they can even be very aggressive – causing big problems for state homeowners, farmers and Florida's ecosystem.
Wild hogs dig through soil and damage property, crops and native plants, and they can even be very aggressive – causing big problems for state homeowners, farmers and Florida's ecosystem.
Doctor who survived malaria several times urges Sarasota, Manatee to take precautions after recent cases
A Florida doctor who has survived malaria several times urged the community in Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday to take precautions following six confirmed locally-transmitted cases.
A Florida doctor who has survived malaria several times urged the community in Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday to take precautions following six confirmed locally-transmitted cases.
Teen homicide victim died in shootout at Manatee County mobile home park, deputies say
Manatee County deputies say they now know the identity of a teenager found dead inside a mobile home park on Sunday morning.
Manatee County deputies say they now know the identity of a teenager found dead inside a mobile home park on Sunday morning.
Teen dies by ‘homicidal violence’ in Manatee County mobile home park, deputies say
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after it says a teenager was killed by homicidal violence.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after it says a teenager was killed by homicidal violence.
FDA approves new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease
The FDA has approved Leqembi after an eighteen-month trial that improved memory loss by 27 percent.
The FDA has approved Leqembi after an eighteen-month trial that improved memory loss by 27 percent.
Suspected sea life poachers steal hundreds of protected animals from Manatee County waterways
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, along with captains in Manatee County are on the lookout for people poaching sea life from the water.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, along with captains in Manatee County are on the lookout for people poaching sea life from the water.
Fiery Bradenton crash leads investigators to 12 stolen vehicles, juvenile driver injured: Police
A fiery crash involving stolen vehicles over the weekend left one juvenile with serious injures and led Bradenton police to 10 more stolen vehicles taken from an auto body shop.
A fiery crash involving stolen vehicles over the weekend left one juvenile with serious injures and led Bradenton police to 10 more stolen vehicles taken from an auto body shop.
Controversial new Florida law could pave the way for fertilizer byproduct use in road construction
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a controversial measure that directs transportation officials to determine if a waste byproduct from the fertilizer industry could be used in building roads.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a controversial measure that directs transportation officials to determine if a waste byproduct from the fertilizer industry could be used in building roads.