Three Florida Tech students are making a mechanical 'spy' manatee to covertly learn sea cows' deepest secrets.

Despite their rotund appearance, manatees lack any significant fat stores and rely on warm waters to stay comfortable and ...

The robot will mimic the movements and communication of manatees to gather data on their behavior and habitat. The project is still in its early stages, but the team hopes to eventually test ...

Floridians love manatees. The marine animals, lovingly known as "sea cows" or "gentle giants," spend the winters swimming in rivers, bays, canals, estuaries and coastal areas from Nov. 15 to March 31.

"If manatees become accustomed to being around people, they can alter their behavior in the wild, perhaps causing them to lose their natural fear of boats and humans, which may make them more ...

In this exclusive clip shared with Decider from Episode 5 (“The Gulf Coast”), which airs on NBC this Sunday, March 16, we get ...

A motion by Commissioner Robert McCann to refund $100 citations was changed to terminate the speed detecting program entirely.

Chata and Baby Ruth, the two-toed sloths living at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, are moving to new quarters. Here's what ...

PALMETTO, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida legislature is considering several bills that could ease current gun restrictions ...