Four years ago, Florida saw a record number of manatee deaths. A record 1,100 of them died in 2021, and two years ago, wildlife officials began hand-feeding manatees lettuce to stave off ...

Manatee County's ban is in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 29. Citrus, Hernando, Polk and Pasco counties also are under a burn restriction from the Florida Forest Service.