At a Nov. 7 Land Use meeting, Manatee County Commissioners voted 4-2 to give a sweetheart deal to a politically connected developer who wants to build “luxury, market-rate apartments” …
New changes have come to the county’s government organization in recent weeks. The Public Library System has been reorganized under a new department and county …
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 74 samples collected from Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 11 samples: one offshore of …
Veteran caregivers play a crucial role in supporting those who have served our country. Yet, they often find themselves overlooked and under-supported when it comes to necessary resources. A study by …
A Florida appeals court has thrown out a racketeering conviction of a corrupt former sheriff’s deputy in the Panhandle. It ruled that he acted alone in a plot to plant drugs …
President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Northwest Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz to become attorney general is generating intense opposition, but it’s not just from Democrats in …
The Southwest Florida PBA, which represents Police Officers, Sergeants, and Lieutenants in the Bradenton Police Department, announced Thursday that an arbitrator has ruled that the …
Since we became a state in 1845, Florida-based candidates have repeatedly run for president but repeatedly lost. Reubin Askew, Bob Graham, Jeb Bush — each one struck out, despite their …
On Friday, Allegiant began service from St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) in Georgia.
Over the past week, red tide was detected in 55 samples collected from Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in five samples: one from Manatee …
As life becomes more lived in, I notice I have less time to spend at the movie theater, so when I’m finally able to go, I really like to take advantage of it and stuff as many movies into one …
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 …
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as secretary of state in his new administration. “Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice …
In what is undoubtedly the most surprising and controversial Cabinet selection made this week, President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Panhandle-area Florida U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as …
President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a weekend host on Fox News’ morning show, as secretary of Defense. Trump also …
Attorney General Ashley Moody wants a jury trial against FEMA’s head and a former supervisor who advised relief workers in Florida to avoid houses displaying yard signs favoring president-elect …
BRADENTON — 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 …
Ashley Brian Dawes was born September 14, 1980, to Mrs. Patricia Rhodes and Mr. Ervin Dawes. Ashley attended and graduated from Palmetto High School, Class of 1999. He was a part of the varsity …
Sgt. JaRawn Eugene Joneswas born to Cynthia Baxter and Stanley Jones on March 9, 2001, in Bradenton, FL. He entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He attended the public schools …