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This Week in Local Government: 12/15/24

BRADENTON — This week, the Tourist Development Council will hold a meeting on Monday. The Palmetto City Commission, the Bradenton City Council, and the Manatee County Planning Commission will …

BOCC Elects Commissioner George Kruse to Serve as Board Chair

A new chairman will lead Manatee County Commission meetings beginning in 2025. During a regular meeting on Tuesday, the newly seated board elected next year’s commission …

Hurricane Helene and Milton Recovery Assistance

In the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the American Red Cross has sheltered thousands of people, sent our emergency response vehicles into neighborhoods to deliver meals, snacks and relief …

Florida House Republican Dr. Joel Rudman, who plans to leave the Legislature to run for Congress, has filed legislation to repeal the state’s red-flag laws and legalize the ‘open carry' …

A Manatee County man wanted for shooting and injuring multiple people the day after Thanksgiving has been arrested in Georgia. …

The 2024 election has reshaped the political scene in Manatee County, with major outcomes across city races, school board leadership, and pivotal referendums and amendments. In this video, we break …

Florida leads the nation in Obamacare enrollment after a month of open enrollment. Data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show that 1,458,792 Florida residents signed up …

Red Tide Status Update: 12/4/24

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 49 samples collected from Northwest and Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were observed in 6 samples: one …

Manatee County Accepting Applications for Tourist Development Council

Manatee County is seeking qualified applicants to fill two openings on its nine-member Tourist Development Council. The TDC makes recommendations to the Board of County …

Some GOP U.S. senators may be feeling uneasy about Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to serve as his Secretary of Defense, but Rick Scott isn’t one of them.

This Week in Local Government: 12/8/24

The Manatee County Commission and the Manatee County School Board will be in session for meetings this week.  …

President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son from federal gun and tax crimes —and any other offenses over a nearly 11-year period — has drawn outrage from …

Manatee County residents who want to help protect land and water resources, preserve fish and wildlife habitat, and provide for passive recreation are invited to apply for five …

Cold Weather Shelter Available in Manatee County

Manatee County's Emergency Management Division has coordinated with The Salvation Army to open cold weather shelter space at its Manatee County location at 1204 14th St. W., …

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden Sunday night announced he has pardoned his son Hunter, a reversal in his long-standing pledge that he would not exert his executive authority to clear his son …

Manatee School Board Map Changes Effective Dec. 1

Beginning Sunday, Dec. 1, the Manatee County School District map will change to align with the Manatee County Commission District map …

The results are in! The 2024 general election has brought significant changes to the Manatee County Board of Commissioners. In this video, we introduce the newly elected board members, highlight …

This Week in Local Government: 12/1/24

It will be another slow week in local government, with only the Palmetto City Commission in session this week. 

Red Tide Status Update: 11/26/24

Over the past week, red tide was detected in 73 samples collected along Florida’s Gulf Coast, from Northwest and Southwest Florida. Bloom concentrations (>100,000 cells/liter) were …

President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education will be far easier said than done. As Trump  seeks to redefine U.S. …

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