The state of Florida has a new chief financial officer, and the Republican Party of Florida has a new schism in its ranks leading to next year’s primary election for that seat.

Manatee County Government is now accepting applications from residents interested in serving on the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), a citizen-led board that makes …

The Florida Supreme Court upheld on Thursday the state’s congressional map championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, which reconfigured a district in North Florida, erasing Black representation in that …

I’m tired of having to point this out about movies, television shows and daily life, so this may be the last time I’m going to broach this topic—and I’ll do so in a …

This week, Brice Claypoole sits in for Dawn Kitterman. Mitch and Brice discuss the so-called Big Beautiful Bill's impacts on our energy independence and vital environmental issues, and whether or not …

Tidal energy—generated from the natural rise and fall of ocean tides—is one of the most predictable forms of renewable energy. Unlike wind or solar, which fluctuate based on weather, …

This week, the Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County School Board, and the Bradenton City Commission will hold workshops and regular meetings. The Manatee County Commission …

The recently passed Republican-driven legislative and economic package has sparked intense backlash among environmentalists, who argue that its contents represent a step backward for environmental …

Bradenton City Council Ward 3 incumbent Josh Cramer has officially vacated his seat to accept the position as the new Chief of the Bradenton Police Department. At next Tuesday's …

Richard F. Haczynski died on July 13th with his oldest son and his daughter-in-law by his side. Richard, known throughout most of his …

Grier C. Buckingham, Jr., passed away on July 8, 2025, just one day shy of his 74th birthday. Born on July 9, 1951, in Columbia, South Carolina, Grier's journey through life was marked by his …

Robert "Bobby" Greene, aged 82, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, July 11, 2025, at his home in Ellenton, FL. Born on January 15, 1943, in Memphis, TN, Bobby was a beloved …

Terry Jean (Leavine) Wetherbee was born September 26, 1955. Went home on May 14, 2025, surrounded by family. She leaves behind a daughter, Brandi Hayes, son William Beville (Johanna), and a …

Manatee County Department of Public Safety, in partnership with Community & Veterans Services (CVS), will host Operation: Sandbag Support, a drive-thru filling and pickup event …

The Trump administration recently announced that immigrants who arrived in the United States illegally are no longer eligible for a bond hearing as they fight deportation …

Who says holiday cheer is just for December? Join Bradenton's Village of the Arts as they celebrate their 2nd Annual Christmas in July—the most wonderful time of the summer!

U.S. Democratic representatives characterized the state-run immigrant detention center in the Everglades as a cruel and wasteful political stunt following a guided tour Saturday. Members of …

In the 19 years my uncle has worked in the healthcare industry, he’s only missed one day — the day his mother, my grandmother, passed away. He would then help plan a funeral he …

Donald L. DuBois Sr., 97, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Born in Jackson, Michigan, to John L. and Helen I. DuBois, Donald grew up with deep-rooted …