When Albina Guri evacuated from St. Petersburg with her husband ahead of Hurricane Milton, her neighborhood back home was filled with discarded, curbside debris including …
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that the Biden administration has given “approvals for everything that we’ve asked for” in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and the impending …
I hope you readers all came through the horrors of Hurricane Helene fairly unscathed. At my rickety Craftsman humble-abode in St. Petersburg, we suffered eight or nine brownouts and scores of tree …
Manatee County Emergency Managers have expanded their evacuation orders in advance of Hurricane Milton. In addition to the evacuation of all persons in Level A and B – …
"Evacute, don't wait. Do it now," said Matt Myers, Manatee County Chief of Emergency Management at a Monday press conference during which county officials extended evacuation orders.
Let me tell you about the friendship of the late Pete Rose, who died Monday, October 1, of natural causes at his home in Las Vegas, and Andrew Vilacky of Cooperstown, New York. If you have ever …
The Office of Angelina “Angel” Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, will be closed beginning at 12 p.m. (noon) on Monday, October 7, through Friday, …
As I write this on Monday morning, like many of you, I am in a bit of a shock. Hurricane Milton is forecast to strike the Gulf Coast around where we live on Wednesday. This is less than two weeks …
Jeanne Marie Bates (L'Esperance) passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Tidewell Hospice House in Bradenton, FL on September 29, 2024. She married Chris Bates on May 20, 2000 who …
Rosa was born to the late John and Beatrice Thomas in Sago, Mississippi, on February 26, 1933. The family moved to Rubonia, Florida, when she was young. Throughout her life there she learned and …
Richard Michael Kane, 85, of Bradenton, Florida died on September 24 after a short illness. Born in Mt. Holly, NJ and raised in Maple …
Sister Michelle LaKesha "Kesha" Lowe, 48, of Bradenton, Florida, made a peaceful transition from her earthly home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, FL. She was born …
Richard "Rooney" Ashby Myers, 94, went to be with his heavenly father on September 19, 2024, peacefully after a long, and full life. He …
Gloria Gonzalez Casanova passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2024, at 6:38pm in Bradenton, Florida. She was 80 years old. Born on April 4th, 1944, in Cuba, Gloria lived a vibrant life. She …
Peter R. DeYong, 83, died September 29, 2024, at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1941, in Somerville, New Jersey the son of the late David and Annie (Rinalda) DeYong.
Jeannie Lipscomb was fourth of nine children born on November 23, 1961 in Detroit, MI to the late Henry and Evelyn Lipscomb. Jeannie a dedicated student, graduated from Osborn High School with …
A local State of Emergency remains in effect for clean-up and recovery after Helene, as another local State of Emergency has been declared for Tropical Storm Milton.
Manatee County officials are warning that they expect more storm surge from Hurricane Milton to exceed those from Hurricane Hilton. Evacuation orders were issued Sunday for Zones A and B, beginning …
The School District is working closely with Manatee County Emergency Management to prepare for the impact of Hurricane Milton. The district has been notified that several of our schools will be …
It’s October—the perfect time to explore the eerie and mysterious supernatural happenings recorded in our area. From ghouls and goblins to creatures of the night, who (or what) might be lurking after dark? Read on to uncover the spine-tingling tales of local folklore sure to haunt your dreams!