Skeletal remains were found in a secluded area of eastern Manatee County on Thursday, the sheriff’s office said. Investigators believe the remains may belong to Paul Sargent, 87, who was last seen on ...

Federal lawmakers are calling for Florida leaders to take swift action to control water pollution after a Tampa Bay Times ...

As spring temperatures rise and more boaters take to Florida’s waterways, state wildlife officials are urging caution to ...

Most famous for his role in “An American in Paris," virtuoso pianist and humorist Oscar Levant has largely been forgotten.

BRADENTON, Fla. — The final public meeting about school boundary changes in Manatee County is scheduled for Wednesday night at Southeast High School. The school district has held a series of ...

A PEOPLE staffer rode along as a rescued manatee named Owa was returned to the wild after three months of rehabilitation at ...

Manatees might just be Florida’s unofficial mascot — the lumbering, lovable sea cows are some of the state’s most iconic ...

Algae often grows on the backs and tails of manatees, which makes their skin color appear green or brown. Nostrils are located above the snout and have valves that tightly close when the manatee is ...

Skin discoloration refers to any change in your natural skin tone. Common causes include birthmarks, infection, and skin pigmentation disorders. Some birthmarks, such as dermal melanocytosis ...

National Manatee Appreciation Day was marked on Wednesday, celebrating the gentle giants that congregate off the Florida coast. The herbivores glide through coastal and riverine areas, feeding on ...

Dark spots on the skin are usually not a cause for concern, but some people may choose to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons through laser treatment, microdermabrasion, and other methods.

There are numerous potential causes for red spots to form on the skin, including sudden infections or underlying chronic conditions. On darker skin tones, the spots may appear as purplish or ...