The United States military struck another small boat accused of carrying drugs in the waters off Venezuela on Tuesday, killing six of the occupants, according to a social media …
On Tuesday, the Israeli military killed five Palestinians in the Shujaiya neighborhood of Gaza City who were gunned down as they attempted to check on their houses in the eastern Gaza City suburb. …
Owen Gifford Clinton departed this life peacefully and on his own terms on September 29, 2025. He was 92. Born on November 5, 1932, Owen faced hardships early in his life when his mother died …
Wayne L. Frieler, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida, at the age of 64. Born on January 12, 1961, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Wayne was a dedicated individual known for his …
Gary Robert Gray, 77, of Bradenton passed suddenly on October 6 2025. He was born in Ft. Myers on September 3, 1948 to Johnny and Marguarette (nee Stacy) Gray. The family later expanded to include …
Betty J. Opalinski (Wolfe), née 1929, peacefully entered heaven on October 25, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on January 19, 1929, in …
Charles Lee Sealy, 65, died in Sarasota, Florida, on October 5, 2025. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on June 4, 1960. He attended Minneapolis Roosevelt High School and at the same …
Every October, we dust off Florida’s ghost stories, tales whispered through pine forests and along moonlit coasts. From haunted hotels to restless spirits of old battlefields, these legends remind us that history never truly dies. This year’s lineup promises our best yet, blending eerie folklore with real Florida history. Settle in, friend, the ghosts are waiting to be heard.
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
House Speaker Mike Johnson has repeatedly told reporters that he will not recall the House into session to swear in Representative–elect Adelita Grijalva of (D-AZ). But the House has held pro …
Marion County was riddled with storefront gambling dens — until it passed a local ordinance in 2021 that gave deputies more power to shut them down. Within months, the slot-machine parlors …
Over the past week, red tide was observed in twelve samples collected along Florida’s Coasts. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were present in two samples from Gulf County. We …
On October 3, Suncoast Waterkeeper filed a formal Notice of Intent to Sue U.S. Recycling Company for ongoing violations of the federal Clean Water Act at its industrial facility …
On Friday, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her long-term struggle to achieve a democratic transition. The former …
John B. Calovich announced his campaign for the Manatee County Commission District 6 seat this week. Running as a Republican, Calovich says he wants to bring "a fresh, …
All of us have heard much talk about growth bringing progress to Sarasota and Manatee County, as well as the enlarged tax base it provides to improve our economy. Under present tax sources, revenues …
Health care access in this country is in grave danger — and your wallet could be, too. Those facts are key to understanding the latest government shutdown. “My kids have health care …
Turning Points and its community partners are proud to host the 27th Annual Manatee County Stand Down on Saturday, November 1, 2025. This event will take place from 8:00 AM to Noon …
I am such a big booster of Florida and its features! I am constantly telling people about the many ways in which we beat the rest of the nation. We have the best state park system , one …
I’m not the expert on the Pittsburgh Pirates. What I am is a fan of the team. This is plenty for me. As MLB’s postseason is off and running, many teams are planning for spring …