By: Lauren Petrelli Posted at 8:30 PM, Jan 25, 2022 FORT MYERS, Fla. — This cold weather isn’t just impacting people, but it’s also affecting manatees too. Some believe this is could be concerning considering Florida Fish and Wildlife just released a report that...
By Tyler Watkins Unparalleled threats to the manatee population have led Lee County officials to act to save Florida’s iconic species. After years of ranking near the top spot for manatee deaths in Florida counties, Lee County is trying to change this trend. Lee...
By: Colton Chavez Posted at 4:18 PM, Nov 16, 2021 and last updated 9:16 AM, Nov 17, 2021 and last updated 9:09 AM, Jun 16, 2021 LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Lee County Commissioners want to place year-round slow-speed zones for boaters in certain areas to help better...
By: WFTX Digital Team Posted at 9:09 AM, Jun 16, 2021 and last updated 9:09 AM, Jun 16, 2021 CAPE CORAL, Fla. — Manatee deaths could reach a record high for this year, and it has some people concerned in Southwest Florida. A Southwest Florida water guide tells...