15+ hour, 35+ min ago  (282+ words) The marine mammal was spotted quenching its thirst from the vessel, prompting a warning from authorities. Apr. 14, 2026 at 12: 55pm A manatee was caught on video taking an unexpected break to drink fresh water from a Bradenton, Florida police boat. While the…...

4+ hour, 39+ min ago  (409+ words) The long-awaited opening of Fernandina Beach's new waterfront park drew a crowd of more than 100 residents and community leaders Saturday afternoon, marking the completion of a project more than two decades in the making. The park was visibility new, with…...

6+ hour, 19+ min ago  (163+ words) BRADENTON, FL " While wrapping up a patrol shift, "an unexpected "dock inspector" showed up for a drink" of water as Marine Unit officers rinsed off their boat, Bradenton police wrote in a social media post. "Yes - a manatee. And no,…...

18+ hour, 7+ min ago  (28+ words) KRCR Thirsty manatee stops by Florida police dock for a fresh-water rinse-off drink...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (171+ words) Officers waited for the manatee to leave before docking, noting manatees should never be given handouts. Apr. 14, 2026 at 6: 40pm This incident highlights the importance of respecting wildlife and not interfering with manatees, which are a protected species in Florida. While the…...

9+ hour, 35+ min ago  (178+ words) Officers capture video of the unexpected marine visitor during routine patrol Apr. 14, 2026 at 2: 25pm The Bradenton police marine unit was finishing up a routine patrol when an unexpected visitor arrived - a manatee! The officers captured video of the manatee taking a…...

17+ hour, 28+ min ago  (189+ words) ABC7 WWSB From Thursday into the weekend, the pattern holds steady. Expect continued dry weather with mostly sunny days and warm afternoons. Highs will hover in the upper 80s, possibly touching the lower 90s inland, while overnight lows remain mild in the 60s. A…...

7+ hour, 24+ min ago  (56+ words) While certainly an adorable sight, officers say you should avoid giving fresh water to manatees, as it could encourage them to get too close to boats or people. While certainly an adorable sight, officers say you should avoid giving fresh…...

13+ hour, 20+ min ago  (227+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. (WSVN) " Police had an unexpected meeting with a manatee in Bradenton. The sea cow stopped by for some fresh water that was dripping Read More (WSVN) " Police had an unexpected meeting with a manatee in Bradenton. The sea…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (216+ words) Officers Emrich and Eades were rinsing their boat after a patrol when a curious manatee approached the dock to drink the freshwater runoff. While the interaction was charming, the officers emphasized that providing fresh water to manatees is harmful, as…...