The skies were turbulent on Sunday, January 18, 2026, the day that our beloved Henry E. Witt Jr., affectionately known to all as Hank, departed this earthly realm surrounded by his family. Henry was …

Betty Greenwood passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025 at the age of 97. She was born in Montclair, New Jersey, to Frederick W. Schaumburg and Marietta Copeland Schaumburg, and married Charles …

Phyllis Ann "PJ" Jameson, 77, of Rochester, MN, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at Cottagewood Senior Communities, surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born December 9, 1948, in St. …

Joan Lorna Jones (Clemence), 89, of Bradenton Florida passed away on January 13, 2026. She was the wife of 69 years to Roland Augustus Jones. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, to Dudley Alan and …

Retired Army Colonel and OB/GYN Surgeon, Evan E. Mortimer of North Falmouth, died on January 14 at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL, from complications of pneumonia. He was 78.

This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss pending legislation that would change who governs SeaPort Manatee and a cruise port developer's plan to build a major hub on the north end of Manatee County just …

Jane D. Ristuben, of Bradenton, Florida, 91 years young, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Enosburg, Vermont, to Melvin and Frederica Wyman, Jane …

David Pearson Westfall, 79, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on January 12, 2026. David was born on April 13, 1946, in Buffalo, New York, to John Carson Westfall and Margaret Pearson Westfall.

Hoang Minh Dang, age 64, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026. To those who knew him, Hoang was a gentle soul whose quiet strength, deep faith, and steady kindness left a …

The Florida House showed its priorities in the first bill to pass through its chamber this session, one written by lobbyists for the phosphate industry that would make it harder for …

There is a lot to look forward to in Bradenton this year. With spring training just around the corner and another busy season of events ahead, our downtown and waterfront will soon be full of …

A problem in politics today is that many Americans feel their opinion is being ignored by their elected leaders. Once in office, our elected officials (who are supposed to represent citizen …

The murder of a mother and American citizen, Renee Good, by an ICE agent in Minneapolis demonstrates the lethal tactics being used by ICE to subdue dissent against their raids. Good was driving her …

Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL 19) was quick to jump into the GOP gubernatorial race and won the endorsement of President Donald Trump. But as support for the president's policies wanes, even among …

President Donald Trump promised during his bid for another White House term that he would be a dictator only on “day one.” Before a town hall audience in Iowa in December …

Mr. Doyce Lamar Jackson, age 57, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was born in Bradenton, Florida, and educated in the Manatee County School District. Doyce was a proud 1986 graduate of Southeast …

Dr. George Frederick Atwell, Jr. ("Fred"), 79, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, in Bradenton, Florida, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on May 23, 1946, Fred lived a life …

Robert A. Bach, Sr., 92, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of East Peoria, peacefully passed away with his family by his side, on Friday, January 2, 2026, at his home. He was born in Newton, IA on July 26, …

Jadine " Jane' " Cooper was born on September 15, 1945, In Bath, New York, to Mozelle and Nadine Cooper. She was one of eleven siblings and grew …