America is more divided than ever, and too many of us are feeling isolated from those who hold different views. This division damages our communities, disrupts our families, and stops …
With an estimated 68,000 adults in Manatee County struggling with low literacy, the need for accessible, effective programs remains significant. The Manatee Literacy Council announced …
As predicted, a lawsuit has been filed against the Florida congressional redistricting map signed into law Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Equal Ground Education Fund, a Black-led organization that …
Every day in stores across Florida, thousands of people pull out their wallets and purses to scratch a lottery ticket, hoping for a life-altering prize. Most lose. But some …
Long before drive-thrus and big-box pharmacies, Pelot’s Pharmacy stood as a quiet cornerstone of the community for more than 130 years. It was the kind of place where people were greeted with a …
Today is World Press Freedom Day, and we’re reminded of something easy to take for granted: a free press does not sustain itself. It survives only when communities choose to support it. As …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
It will be a fairly eventful week in local government, with several local government calendars scheduled to hold meetings. …
Each year, companies produce nearly 460 million metric tons of plastic, a number that is projected to reach 1.1 billion by 2050. Microplastics, defined as plastic particles smaller …
The DOJ released a video of the alleged White House Correspondence Dinner shooter's rush past police and Secret Service agents, and it is almost unbelievable. For anyone who has ever attended an …
Welcome to Mullet County. Micky Fish is a documentarian, small-time publisher, and owner of a low-power FM radio station in a little beach town on the Gulf of Mexico—and someone wants him dead! Is …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and …
Three local Republican frontrunners in different congressional races will live in the same district under a new map drawn amid a push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to expand the GOP’s advantage. As …
U.S. District Judge Mark Walker has rejected a legal challenge to Florida’s restrictions on ballot initiatives that was filed by groups who have been pushing measures on marijuana and Medicaid …
The Manatee School Board unanimously approved "Rangeland High School" as the name of the district's newest school, which is currently under construction in Lakewood Ranch. The …
Former Miami Congressman David Rivera was convicted on Friday of conspiracy and five other crimes for secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. A federal jury found Rivera and an …
For 20 hours each week, Cassie Urbenz serves as a therapist, lawyer, and customer service representative. As president of the Graduate Assistants United chapter at the University …
America has had a long love affair with cowboys. We picture them riding, roping, and ranching and just swoon. But we don’t like thinking about what happens to the cattle they’re tending, and how …
Between the attempted shootings at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and the ongoing drama regarding our war with Iran, the news cycle was once again overwhelming enough for many would-be big …
School board elections are critical contests in Manatee County's election cycle. We need to identify the best leaders to serve our diverse student population. Our future depends on it. That process …