Recently, I came across a document prepared by the Congressional Budget Office, which listed 85 different ways to raise revenue and cut federal spending, and so my question is why the Executive and …
Over the past week, red tide was detected at background concentrations in two samples from Southwest Florida. We continue to use chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) to help track …
Hey kids, here’s a civics lesson for you. The Florida Senate and House of Representatives—or as they’re sometimes called, “Dumb and Dumber” —make a lot of …
Florida Highway Patrol has tapped into a vast private surveillance network — performing hundreds of searches for license plates scanned by cameras controlled by the controversial surveillance …
Indivisible Manatee is hosting two “No Kings” rallies this Saturday, June 14, that are expected to draw hundreds of participants from every corner of Manatee County. Both events are part …
This week, we saw U.S. soldiers in the streets of an American city as the president held a political rally on an Army base, all while tanks rolled into our nation’s capital for an expensive …
Floridians in more than 70 cities throughout the state plan to join nationwide demonstrations to protest the Trump administration on Saturday, prompting Attorney General James Uthmeier and other law …
I’m tired of apologizing for my love of the films of Wes Anderson. Here’s my hard line: I don’t begrudge anyone who doesn’t like Anderson’s movies. The combination of …
Everybody in baseball has a beginning. A year ago, Daniel Vogelbach broke spring training camp as a member of the Toronto Blue Jays. Playing for his fifth MLB club in nine seasons, Vogelbach was …
It's another weekend, and you know what that means. If you guessed another great lineup of local, talented musicians in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties, you would be …
Robert B. Daidone, 68, formerly of Camden, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Palmetto, Florida, on June 4, 2025. Born on June 16, 1956, in Queens, New York, to Eileen …
Marie Brackett Lough, age 72, of Lakewood Ranch, FL took flight for her heavenly adventures on June 6, 2025. Born November 22, 1952, Marie spent most her life in the Sarasota area, where she …
Walter Mays Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida. Born on November 11, 1951, Walter lived a life marked by faith, service, and deep devotion to his family. A …
John B. Cagnina, 81, of Holmes Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025. Born on September 16, 1943 in Tampa, Florida, John was a lifelong Floridian whose life was marked by his faith, …
February 13, 1943 - May 30, 2025 Bradenton, Florida - Marjorie Lynne McCauley Martini was called home by the Lord on May 30, 2025, at the age of 82 in Civitavecchia, Italy, following an …
This week, Mitch and Dawn discuss the controversial roundabout planned for Lakewood Ranch, the Los Angeles protests, and President Trump's decision to deploy the National Guard and send active-duty …
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a part of our everyday lives—we now have chatbots and search engines and virtual assistants that can mimic real conversation. But as AI …
BRADENTON — This week, the Palmetto City Commission and the Manatee County Commission will be in session. On Wednesday, the Manatee County Commission will hold joint meeting sessions with …
As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to use his political power to reshape the state university system, some lawmakers are saying enough. DeSantis has been stacking trustee …
Florida legislators are using budget negotiations to revisit substantive legislation related to education and health care that didn’t pass during the 2025 regular session.