Over the past week, red tide was observed in 21 samples from Northwest Florida and one sample from Florida’s East Coast. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were not observed. We …
Last year, Florida lawmakers halted the ability of communities to plan for their future when they passed SB 180 in the name of hurricane recovery. The law sharply limited local governments’ ability …
The University of Florida said Thursday it was investigating two college classrooms where measles exposures may have occurred. Additionally, six other confirmed measles cases were …
Two Florida voters backed by the National Redistricting Foundation filed a legal challenge with the Florida Supreme Court Thursday against Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to hold a special legislative …
Senate Republicans blocked a Democratic proposal Thursday to sue the Trump administration over allegations that it did not fully release the Epstein files, as mandated under a law …
The 2026 election season is officially underway in Manatee County, and local races are already shaping the future of our community. In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, we break down who …
There wouldn’t be any Westerns if it weren’t for us Floridians. The Spanish brought the first cattle to America, so the first cowboys were vaqueros tending herds around St. Augustine in the late …
Time is ticking down, and quickly, to the Pittsburgh Pirates welcoming pitchers and catchers. Before you know it, position players will officially begin working out at Pirates City. One of, if not …
The Bradenton Cigar Box Guitar Festival returns this Saturday, bringing a full day of music, craftsmanship, and community celebration to Bradenton’s craft-brewery district. This free, …
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy Keith Cook, 34 years old, who passed away suddenly on February 2, 2026, at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL. He is …
Thomas P. Lavin, Jr., 82, of Sarasota, Florida, was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather who was called to his heavenly home on February 2, 2026, after a long battle with myasthenia …
With frigid temperatures, Manatee County, in partnership with community organizations, will open cold weather shelters tonight, Thursday, February 5, and Saturday, February …
Keep Manatee Beautiful is seeking volunteers for the Great American Cleanup, a nationwide initiative focused on improving public spaces through hands-on community action. Volunteers will assist with …
It's been another wild week, but here are two stories you may not have seen. A half-billion-dollar business deal between President Trump and the brother of the President of the United Arab Emirates …
To many religious Florida lawmakers, there’s a deep need to return God to the center of public life. Rep. Taylor Yarkosky, a Clermont Republican, says a constituent once asked him if he could …
Rick Renick, 81, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026. Born on March 16, 1944, in London, Ohio, Rick was a proud graduate of Madison South High School. He continued his …
President Donald Trump restated a call Tuesday for federal control over election administration across the country, undermining the structure outlined in the Constitution that empowers states to run …
A bill to impose heightened requirements for first-time voters, including mandating presentation of documents such as a U.S. passport or birth certificate — received its first hearing in this …
The recent movie “A Complete Unknown” may have stoked a mini-revival in all things Robert Zimmerman, but Joan Osborne has been paying homage to the man better known as Bob Dylan dating back a few …
Mitch and Dawn discuss the evolving field of candidates for the Manatee County Commission, Manatee School Board, the District 71 and 72 Florida House races, and the District 16 Congressional seat.