The first thing to know about Lake Manatee State Park is that you cannot see manatees in the lake. The dam that created the lake keeps the manatees out of the park's water. But that shouldn't deter ...

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — Manatee County officials said they’ve completed more than 55 water rescues of 210 people and two horses during the flooding from Hurricane Debby. “Hurricane Debby brought ...

Manatee County officials said Tuesday that enough water to fill three Lake Manatees was released during Tropical Storm Debby. Residents continued to voice frustration over flooding in the surrounding ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — After record-breaking rainfall, officials in Manatee County said Monday a strategic release of water from Lake Manatee was needed. Manatee County Chief of Emergency Management, ...

Manatee County once again released water from Lake Manatee during a storm Wednesday night. This time after just 6 inches of rain. Manatee County residents have voiced frustration in the weeks since ...