Lisa Gonzalez Moore announced this week that she will seek reelection to the Bradenton City Council. Moore, a local real estate and business attorney, is finishing her first term after more than 23 …
Even in summer 2024, as Bush toured to promote the band’s 21-track best-of album, “Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023.” Gavin Rossdale, Bush’s founding member, primary songwriter, singer, …
The Florida Legislature has approved a new congressional map sent to them just two days earlier by Gov. Ron DeSantis that could give Florida Republicans up to four new congressional seats in the …
Of all the large, lavish mansions lining the northern end of Palm Beach, looking west on Lake Worth Lagoon, the one owned by Sylvester Stallone is unique. It has a private beach – nearly …
This week, John Calovich joins Mitch and Dawn to discuss his campaign for the Manatee County Commission District 6 Republican nomination in this year's primary election. You can learn more about …
The Environmental Protection Agency recently denied a petition conservation groups filed to improve federal oversight of the radioactive waste produced by phosphogypsum facilities, …
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed map of the state's congressional districts, which would leave Democrats with only four majority districts. Republicans …
Global military spending hit a record $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year in which spending increased, as rising global insecurity and rearmament drive higher worldwide defense …
Urbanite Returns May 29 with playwright and performer Jade Wheeler's Who is Eartha Mae? , the first musical produced by the black box theater since it opened in 2015. Kitt was an …
Florida teachers’ average starting salary increased between 2025 and 2026, although not enough to improve Florida’s nationwide standing, according to data from the National Education Association.
Although officials say there’s no “silver bullet” to cure Florida’s affordable housing crisis, an argument that smaller lot sizes can be a significant part of the solution …
Before roadside attractions were polished and predictable, Palmetto’s Seahorse Gift Shop offered something far more memorable: live animals, handmade shell creations and a towering seahorse that …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida and two offshore samples from Southwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF …
Florida’s Legislature is set to consider a new congressional map starting Tuesday in Tallahassee, inserting the state in President Donald Trump’s tit-for-tat effort to maintain …
This week, the Manatee County School Board will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 pm. The Tourist Development …
Wildfires are escalating globally, and the threat extends beyond destruction by flames. NASA warns that “Earth’s warming climate is amplifying wildland fire …
Florida Senator Stan McClain (R-Ocala) is a residential homebuilder. He's responsible for sponsoring many of the preemption bills that have made it much more difficult, and in some instances …
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition by conservation groups to improve federal oversight of the radioactive waste produced by phosphogypsum facilities, including …
A former Palmetto pastor was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences this week after being found guilty on multiple sex crimes against children. The Manatee County Sheriff's …
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly has a luxury this season that he didn’t have during his first season running the dugout in 2025. This season’s roster has bench power. No, not necessarily …