Javontee Brice went on a "killing spree" in Manatee County Monday evening, murdering three women at three different locations before being gunned down by police. At around …
With concerns about election dis- and misinformation coursing through the election cycle this year, a group of Florida voting rights and social justice groups are calling on every state and county …
To err is human, the old axiom goes, and we Republicans proved ourselves all too human in 2020 when we put Kevin Van Ostenbridge (KVO) on the Manatee County Commission. Now, in 2024, we have the …
Hey, baseball fans, do yourself a favor. You’ll thank me later. You really must make a trip to Pittsburgh to truly appreciate why the Pirates’ PNC Park is labeled MLB’s best …
The pink tags are back! The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program is hosting another pink tag contest where biologists tagged …
Mary Ann Dobosz (nee Degen), 88, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on June 18, 2024. She was born on May 26, 1936, in Oak Park, Illinois.
Esther Elvalene Holcomb, 82, passed away June 19, 2024. Esther was born September 7, 1941 to the late Ras Fletcher and Minnie Lee (Harris) Haire in Clermont, Florida. She relocated to Bradenton from …
Andrew Joseph Stoll, III, 81, of Parrish, FL passed away June 3, 2024. He was born October 28, 1942 to Marion (Walker) and Andrew Joseph Stoll, Jr. in Toledo, OH, where he was raised with his …
Eileen L. Williams went home to her Savior and was reunited with her late husband, Lloyd E. Williams, Jr. on June 18, 2024. She was …
Mary Elizabeth ("Liz") Haws Gerdnic, 93, passed away on June 18, 2024, peacefully from natural causes. She was born on July 30,1930, in Columbus, MS. Her family moved to Paducah, KY, where she was …
John LeRoy Ward was born on February 24, 1945, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to the late William Eugene and Violet Ward. John returned home to our Heavenly Father on June 11, 2024, at 8:12 pm while in the …
Richard Joseph Bonneau, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and esteemed mathematician and software engineer passed away peacefully on June 14th, 2024 in Sarasota, FL. Richard (Rich) was …
Barbara Diane Brigode, 75, passed away peacefully at home on June 12, 2024 in Bradenton, Florida. Barbara was born October 18, 1948 in Oneonta, New York to Dr. Harry and Anita Kurtz and was the …
Santa Linda Flores was born to Santos Trevino Conteres and Alice Conteres in Bradenton, Florida on October 11, 1961. Her dad was from Corpus Christi, Texas and her mom was from Premont, Texas. She …
Ever wonder how folks around here beat the summer heat before air-conditioning? They got creative! One exhilarating solution was hitting the open road, letting the breeze cool them down. This led to the thrilling idea of the Great Race between Tampa and Braidentown in 1911. The race was a no-holds-barred competition, open to all cars regardless of class or size. Here's the story.
Pens can be tricky. Once, I was using one to write notes as fast as possible, trying to keep up with a former Monroe County judge telling me tales of Key West corruption, such as the one about a …
On Thursday, James Satcher and Scott Farrington participated in a debate organized by the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club. The difference between the Republican candidates for Supervisor of Elections …
The City of Bradenton is partnering with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Bradenton Marauders for what we hope will become an Independence Day staple: the Bradenton Baseball Mayor’s …
Samples collected statewide over the past week did not show a red tide. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. Additional details …
The race for Manatee County Commission District 3 is heating up. With the primary election in less than 60 days, voters continue to learn about the candidates…