Former MLB pitcher Matt Capps didn’t plan on a post-playing career in broadcasting, but Pittsburgh Pirates fans are glad he has. Eight members of the Pirates’ broadcasting team work …
This week, Manatee County Property Appraiser Charlie Hackney joins Mitch and Dawn to discuss his more than three decades of service in the office and his campaign for reelection in this August's open …
Beginning today, registered voters in Manatee County are receiving a letter from Manatee County Supervisor of Elections James Satcher. The letter is accompanied by a “new voter …
Two weeks ago, we discussed their attack ads . Last week, we looked at actual facts and their voting records. For the final installment (maybe), we’re looking into their …
This week we are revisiting an old but relevant topic: Dark Money in our local elections! Do you know what it is and how to spot it? We are joined by Cathy Antunes, host of The Detail, a radio show …
Elections present voters with important choices. How will these local races affect you and your community? It’s a time to consider the issues that you care about and decide which candidate you …
U.S. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned Tuesday, following widespread outrage that her agency failed to prevent the assassination attempt on former President Donald …
Vice President Kamala Harris has won enough endorsements from Democratic delegates to make her the party’s presidential nominee, according to unofficial delegate trackers. A delegate …
Last week, lots of people were tee-heeing or tsk-tsking about the Florida Department of Transportation taking down the old “Welcome to Florida” signs (or “WTF” for short). The …
The Manatee County Commission District 1 Republican primary will feature Carol Ann Felts and Steve Metallo. The winner will face NPA Jen Hamey and Democrat Glenn Pearson in November’s general …
BALAS, Christie Ann (Rhodes) 40, passed away peacefully June 28, 2024. She is survived by Terry Rhodes; her parents, Skip and Ruby Ennis; her children, Andrew and Kyla Balas and Ryleigh Stoufer; …
Otis C. Wyatt, Jr., age 96, died peacefully in his sleep on July 13, 2024, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center, Schenectady, New York. Otis was …
Patricia Elizabeth Miller, 55, of Bradenton, passed away on July 18, 2024. She was born in Ashland, Ohio on January 28, 1969. She was predeceased by her parents, art and Ann Adler. She is …
George Elvis Phillips, age 90, of Chesnee, South Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. A graveside service for George will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM at …
Michael Slicis, 63, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on July 9, 2024. He was previously from Fayetteville, Arkansas. Mike was the son of Mary Ellen and Anthony Slicis. He is survived by his …
Kathryn (Katie) Louise Bolon (94) passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born February 8, 1930 in Berlin, Wisconsin. Katie was raised in Berlin with her 3 siblings, …
Larry Leverne Cheaves was born September 9, 1964 in Baltimore Maryland to the late Jackson Cheaves and Addie Mae Ford. They moved to Manatee County when he was very young. He received his …
Charlene Kay Crable, of Bradenton, Florida, a giving wife, doting mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, an artisan, real estate agent and so much more, died peacefully on July 13, 2024, after a …
In the late 1800s, marketing wizards lured northern residents to Anna Maria Beach with the promise of sun-soaked relaxation and seashell treasures, cheekily assuring that unattended women, children, and even tarpon could safely frolic, with a toboggan slide and pavilion adding an extra splash of fun!
Red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide over the past week. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. No reports …