During a BOCC meeting on Tuesday, county commissioners narrowly confirmed the appointment of a new deputy county administrator. Dr. Corey Stutte will fill the vacancy created by …
A day after the Florida Legislature approved a $115.1 billion state budget, Florida TaxWatch released its annual “Turkey Watch Report” on Tuesday, identifying 242 projects totaling $416.1 …
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' proposed transfer of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the State's Official Art Museum, from Florida State University to New College of …
Minnesota House Democratic-Farmer-Labor caucus leader Melissa Hortman, who was among the state’s most influential elected officials of the past decade, died on Saturday morning after a man …
President Donald Trump on Saturday celebrated his 79th birthday reviewing a parade of tanks, armament and marching soldiers gathered in the nation’s capital for the …
The League of Women Voters of Manatee County Education Issues Committee observes the Manatee County School Board meetings for items of interest to citizens and the League and notes adherence, or lack …
Manatee County Government kicked off its FY26 budget process this week, with three work session meetings held Monday through Wednesday. The County Administrator is recommending an …
Over the past week, red tide was detected at background concentrations in two samples from Southwest Florida. We continue to use chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) to help track …
Florida Highway Patrol has tapped into a vast private surveillance network — performing hundreds of searches for license plates scanned by cameras controlled by the controversial surveillance …
Indivisible Manatee is hosting two “No Kings” rallies this Saturday, June 14, that are expected to draw hundreds of participants from every corner of Manatee County. Both events are part …
BRADENTON — This week, the Palmetto City Commission and the Manatee County Commission will be in session. On Wednesday, the Manatee County Commission will hold joint meeting sessions with …
As Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to use his political power to reshape the state university system, some lawmakers are saying enough. DeSantis has been stacking trustee …
Florida legislators are using budget negotiations to revisit substantive legislation related to education and health care that didn’t pass during the 2025 regular session.
Manatee County Animal Welfare (MCAW) is urgently calling on residents to help ease overcrowding at shelters by providing foster homes for kittens in need. "It’s …
On Thursday, Manatee County Commissioners voted unanimously to move forward with plans to raise impact fees to 100 percent of the rate suggested by consultants in its most recent …
Public records are providing new insights into a commissioner’s motion to direct county administration to negotiate the cancellation of a reimbursement agreement for a roundabout …
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 …
Tens of thousands of Suncoast homeowners are spending more money each year to pay off bonds tied to independent special districts than in property taxes toward their actual local governments.
Over the past week, red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide. We continue to use chlorophyll satellite imagery (USF, NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions.
Two former top finance officers at the New College Foundation say they were ousted in 2023 after pushing back against college administrators who sought to use donor-restricted funds to cover …