Alligators, specifically the American alligator, are the animal most people think of when the Myakka River is mentioned. But fish, turtles (primarily the peninsula cooter), river otters and even ...

The Myakka River Management Coordinating Council has filed a motion with Manatee County requesting a protection zone for the Myakka River from Flatford Swamp and the Myakka Head to the North End of ...

The Myakka River flood warning area issued by the National Weather Service now includes portions of North Port and Warm Mineral Springs, but when the river crested at 7:30 a.m. Friday, the high water ...

A portion of the Myakka River may become the third in the state to receive federal protections under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Senator Rick Scott filed a bill Tuesday to instill ...

Last month, Sarasota County acquired 25 acres of environmentally sensitive land on the Myakka River. The 25 acres are located near South River Road and South Tamiami Trail and are adjacent to the ...

SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Hurricane Ian devastated many communities across the state, including North Port. In the Harbor Cove community along the Myakka River, residents are still picking up the ...

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Wednesday for areas south of Myakka State Park along the Myakka River, which is already at moderate flood stage and after record rainfall from ...