A Republican vying to become Florida’s next commissioner of agriculture is urging for sweeping reforms to the state’s Greenbelt law, citing abuses highlighted in a Suncoast Searchlight …
While state lawmakers drafted a measure to stop a cruise port in Manatee County, environmental watchdogs warned the bill could leave the door open to large-scale development in the Terra Ceia Aquatic …
I have something startling to tell you. You’d better take a seat. Are you ready? The Florida Legislature did something good. Do you need to lie down? Can I get you something to drink? A touch …
A new 14-year analysis of federal whistleblower investigations reveals an 88% decline in investigation rates since 2018. Shortly after the law office of Justin Schnitzer, which …
Robert Thomas Hinds, known to nearly everyone as Bob, was born on January 5, 1947, in Hamilton, Ohio, and passed away on April 1, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, from heart failure. He lived a life …
Margaret (Peggy) Cotter, 77, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN, left us peacefully on Friday March 27, 2026, at her home in Bradenton, FL. Margaret was born October 18, 1948, in Jonesboro, Indiana. She …
Constance “Connie” Novak, a generous, thoughtful, and faith-filled Christian woman, passed away on March 30, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. She was born on October 25, 1956, in Ft. Bragg, North …
Gloria Romano died at her home in Bradenton, Florida, on April 6, 2026. She was 90. Born on May 16, 1935, in Amsterdam, New York, Gloria was the fifth of Paulo and Antonetta (Mancini) Lopes’ …
Richard T. Morash, 92, passed away on April 7, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida. Born to Ellen and James on June 14, 1933 in Malden MA., he grew up in Queens, NY. He graduated from CCNY with a degree …
In Loving Memory of Stephen L. Bergquist July 30, 1954 - April 7, 2026, Stephen “Steve” L. Bergquist, a longtime building contractor and beloved member of the Anna Maria Island community, passed …
Edward Joseph Thomas, a loyal husband, loving father, successful business man and contributor to the Bradenton Community, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2026. Born on July 10, 1953, Edward led a …
Daniel Ball Pope, Sr., died peacefully on March 30, 2026, in the presence of his family. He was born on September 7, 1926, in Harlan, Kentucky. A faithful Christian, he sought to honor Jesus Christ …
It is with a heavy heart and profound sorrow that we commemorate the life of Carlos Eduardo Barcelar, who departed this world on the 29th of March, 2026. Born on the 29th of December, 1982, in the …
Marie Lunine Jocelyn Florvil passed on April 5, 2026, at the age of 71, and was a resident of Bradenton, Florida. A visitation will be held at Robert Toale and Sons Funeral Home at Manasota …
Nancy Jo Rios (Pinkerton) Born on November 05, 1940, in Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on April 6, 2026, in Bradenton, Fl. Nancy was a beloved Significant Other of 30yrs, …
Mary Catherine “Red” Nanney, the matriarch of Bradenton’s Nanney family, passed away peacefully on Good Friday, April 3, surrounded by her family. She was 95 years old. Born in Toledo, Ohio, …
We seem to have avoided armageddon for now, but Trump's threat to permaneantly delete an entire civilization sucked up a lot of bandwidth. Here are some stories you may have missed.
Kristopher Negron is among the fresh faces on Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly’s 2026 coaching staff. It’s never easy being among the new folks, either in school, on the job, or in a …
Devon Allman has developed quite a multi-faceted music career over the years, working with Duane Betts in the Allman Betts Band, which was preceded by a fruitful run in the band Royal Southern …
Although GOP legislative leaders say that a special session on the state budget won’t take place next week , they still intend to meet later this month for an unusual mid-decade congressional …