Hillsborough County, Florida - With reports coming in of human-wildlife interactions in urban neighborhoods, Commissioners have called for a public awareness initiative to help the public know what to do.

Tampa, Florida -- Two and a half years ago, manatee 'Laroc' barely tipped the scales at 70 pounds when she was discovered abandoned, weak and dehydrated in the Caloosahatchee River near Cape Coral.

No one knows what happened to the newborn calf's mother, but it was clear she would not survive much longer on her own.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission brought the young calf to Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo, home of the world's only non-profit manatee hospital, where the little one got her second chance at life.

Hillsborough Co., FL-- It's time to get outside and get paddling, whether you're an adventure-seeker or a low-key nature-lover looking for a peaceful float through Hillsborough County’s waterways. Four-hour canoe/kayak rentals are offered at $25 at several Hillsborough County Regional Parks. A park entry fee will also apply at $2 per vehicle carrying up to eight people, and $1 each additional person. Only cash, check and traveler’s check payments are accepted at this time.

The following Hillsborough County parks offer canoe and kayak rentals: