On Sunday, April 12, 2026, the world lost a much loved and admired lady. Mary Taitano Baber was born in Guam on December 8, 1946, to Jose and Amanda Taitano. She was the eldest of six children. Mary …
On April 15, the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club hosted a candidate forum featuring candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the Manatee County Commission District 6 seat in this August's …
The 100th anniversary of the De Soto Historical Society's Grand Parade will take place this Saturday evening, stepping off at 7:30 p.m. The Pre-Parade Party will take over downtown …
We’re already a third of the way through 2026, and the movies that have made big money have been the usual suspects (“Super Mario Galaxy” and “Scream 7”) with some word-of-mouth crowd …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Government Committee observes Manatee County Commission meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League, and notes adherence to, or lack of …
Florida’s migrant lockup in the Everglades doesn’t have to comply with federal environmental laws because it’s entirely state-run and lacks federal funding, a three-judge panel has ruled in …
Mildred J. Morales, 94, passed away in Bradenton, Florida on April 18, 2026. Millie was born on June 16, 1931, on a farm in New Windsor, New York. She was the tenth and youngest child of the late …
Manatee County D2 Commissioner Amanda Ballard, who is seeking a second term in this year's election, joins Mitch and Dawn to discuss her first four years in office and what she hopes to accomplish if …
Throughout the history of the language, what has been considered ‘bad’ speech often becomes ‘proper.’ You just have to give it time.
Manatee County Commissioners changed course on board consideration for a renewal contract for the county administrator. Commissioners instead voted …
In 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis was blunt and concise about using tax dollars for professional sports. “I don’t support giving taxpayer dollars to sports stadiums, period,” he said to …
Claiming to be the victim of a “witch hunt,” U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, announced her resignation four minutes before she was set to appear before the House Ethics …
Cesar Navarrete was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison for a 2024 DUI crash on Cortez Road that left a woman dead. Navarrete was convicted of Vehicular Homicide, Manslaughter 2, …
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s 2026 Lionfish Challenge will kick off May 22 and run through Sept. 14. The challenge will feature several exciting new competition …
As temperatures rise and more families head to the beach, lakes and pools to keep cool, the Bradenton Fire Department would like to remind everyone that water safety comes first! Drownings can …
The draft FY 2026/27 - 2030/31 Metropolitan Planning Organization - Transportation Improvement Program is now open for review and public comment. The MPO's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is …
For the second time in two months, Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to drive his “AI Bill of Rights” through the Florida Legislature. He’s one of few Republicans carving out an anti-artificial …
Lido Beach wasn’t always just a spot for concessions and a relaxing day by the water. It was once home to a casino. This weekend’s Sunday Favorites takes a look back at the Lido Casino, where locals and visitors gathered for music, dancing, and seaside celebrations.
A recent audit of Manatee County’s purchasing card program identified more than 200 transactions that appeared to lack a clear public purpose or appeared wasteful …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in three samples from Northwest Florida and one offshore sample from Southwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery …