The Sarasota Medieval Fair returns on Saturdays and Sundays from November 1 to 30, transforming Mallaranny Farms in Myakka City into a living medieval village for five weekends of …
A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a bank fraud charge. The indictment follows public calls by President Donald Trump for charges against James, …
A video recently emerged online showing a federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shooting Reverend David Black in the head with a pepper ball. Black is a Presbyterian …
The Republican Party of Texas' governing board will meet in Austin on Saturday to decide whether to begin censuring state representatives whom party leaders deem insufficiently …
Robert Morris, a megachurch pastor in Texas, was sentenced last week to only six months in jail after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl. He was a faith …
The Florida House on Thursday unanimously elected Republican Rep. Sam Garrison to be the next Speaker of the House. Representing Fleming Island, a suburb of Jacksonville, Garrison will take over …
The regional premiere of Christian St. Croix’s Monsters of the American Cinema is taking center stage at Urbanite Theatre this Halloween. Remy Washington, a Black man and …
Some weeks, there aren’t any new theatrical releases audiences are hyped for, so most stay home and check out something on Netflix or some other streaming service. But that doesn’t mean …
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, or lack of …
Evaline (Evie) Agius, 85, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025. Born on December 16, 1939, in the rolling hills of Kentucky to Foster and Della Jones, Evie carried …
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Martin Schenk, who was born on November 6, 1941, in Rotterdam, Holland, and passed away peacefully with his loving family at his bedside.
Veronica "Ronnie" Wojewoda, a beacon of unwavering love and kindness, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 24, 2025, in Bradenton, FL. Born on August 2, 1943, in Northamptonshire, …
Earl J. "Jack" Koskela Jr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away at the age of 87 on September 27, 2025, at Tidewell Hospice LWR in Bradenton, Florida, after a valiant …
Kathleen Robke, 78, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025. Kathy was born in St. Louis, MO, on October 12, 1946, to the late Richard and Dolores (nee: May) Freiburghaus. Kathy is predeceased by her sister, Deborah …
This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the Manatee County Commission's proposal to name a roadway after conservative podcaster and political organizer Charlie Kirk, local crackdowns on illegal casinos, …
3D‑printed homes are fast gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to traditional building. Proponents say they use less material, create less waste, and hold promise for …
It will be a quiet week in local government. There are no meetings of note on any county or municipal calendars.
Manatee County Commissioners appear to be on the path to making Manatee County the second Florida community to officially honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk through the naming of …
After being criticized for breaking the apolitical tradition of the U.S. military while addressing generals and admirals last week, President Donald Trump ratcheted up the rhetoric …
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi aimed heated rhetoric at Democratic senators on Capitol Hill Tuesday as she faced questions over the administration’s surge of federal agents …