The US Supreme Court decision “Citizen United vs. FEC” blew the guardrails off against protecting us from “those who have the gold make the rules” in our …
Florida Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) was unanimously elected Chairman of the Republican National Committee on Friday, following a strong endorsement from President Donald Trump. Gruters …
A split Manatee County School Board recently voted to deviate from the recommendation of the district's discipline committee and a state administrative judge and not terminate a district employee …
In this episode of The Big Picture Manatee, hosts Cheri Coryea, Misty Servia, and Reggie Bellamy break down the latest on Manatee County’s 2025 budget. With a proposed $1.4 billion budget, a …
Florida medical marijuana advocates and Second Amendment supporters are cheering a federal appeals court ruling that federal restrictions barring people who use cannabis for medical reasons from …
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, on the ground in California, insisted his trip to the West Coast to extradite to Florida an immigrant charged with vehicular homicide was not performative, although that …
Baradenton Marauders’ pitcher Matt Ager isn’t a fan of Florida’s summer humidity. These days, it’s the pitchers, be it in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pipeline or with the big-league club, who are making …
On Thursday, a federal judge ordered the State of Florida and the Trump administration to halt construction, stop bringing new detainees, and begin winding down operations at the mass …
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioners canceled Thursday's land use meeting, during which the board was scheduled to take a final vote on attempting to reverse the previous …
This week, President Donald Trump suggested he could use an executive order to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines, reverting exclusively to hand-counted paper ballots. The president, who has long ...
When Everclear released its 1995 sophomore bow and major label debut, “Sparkle and Fade,” the then-trio of guitarist/vocalist Art Alexakis, drummer/vocalist Greg Eklund and …
Dear Bears of Florida: I’m really sorry. In case you haven’t heard, last week the cabal of developers that Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed to “protect” you and …
Florida is calling on federal authorities to remedy alleged errors in the U.S. Census and want the state awarded an additional seat in Congress—or at the very least updated population data so …
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 …
Hyman S. Busch died on March 28, 2025, at the age of 103 years and 9 months in Bradenton, Florida. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New …
Alfred Vincent Capalongo, 86 of Bradenton, FL passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025. "Fred" was born on October 31, 1938 to the late Henry and Margaret Lucilli (Casano) Capalongo. Fred was …
Richard Leon Davis, aka"Daddy Rich" to his friends and family, was born on October 4, 1960 to the late Charlie Davis and Roxie Ann Davis. He attended school in Manatee County Public School System. He …
Mark Christopher Gustafson, age 53, passed away on August 15, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. He was born on July 6, 1972, in Corry, Pennsylvania, to Larry and Martha Gustafson. Mark is remembered …
Lily Michele Malave-Adams, known affectionately as Lula, was a beacon of joy and courage who left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who knew her. Born on October 16, 2002, in the vibrant city of …
Carolyn passed away on August 16,2025 and was born on November 4, 1936 in Watseka Illinois. Her Mother Gertrude Nickey Grubbs and Father Arthur Daniel Grubbs moved to Bradenton, Florida in 1949. They …