Former Miami Congressman David Rivera was convicted on Friday of conspiracy and five other crimes for secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. A federal jury found Rivera and an …
For 20 hours each week, Cassie Urbenz serves as a therapist, lawyer, and customer service representative. As president of the Graduate Assistants United chapter at the University …
Manatee County officials, community leaders, and residents will gather at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 7, to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of Washington Park, marking a major milestone …
Lisa Gonzalez Moore announced this week that she will seek reelection to the Bradenton City Council. Moore, a local real estate and business attorney, is finishing her first term after more than 23 …
The Florida Legislature has approved a new congressional map sent to them just two days earlier by Gov. Ron DeSantis that could give Florida Republicans up to four new congressional seats in the …
Of all the large, lavish mansions lining the northern end of Palm Beach, looking west on Lake Worth Lagoon, the one owned by Sylvester Stallone is unique. It has a private beach – nearly …
On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed map of the state's congressional districts, which would leave Democrats with only four majority districts. Republicans …
Global military spending hit a record $2.9 trillion in 2025, marking the 11th consecutive year in which spending increased, as rising global insecurity and rearmament drive higher worldwide defense …
Florida teachers’ average starting salary increased between 2025 and 2026, although not enough to improve Florida’s nationwide standing, according to data from the National Education Association.
Although officials say there’s no “silver bullet” to cure Florida’s affordable housing crisis, an argument that smaller lot sizes can be a significant part of the solution …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Northwest Florida and two offshore samples from Southwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF …
Florida’s Legislature is set to consider a new congressional map starting Tuesday in Tallahassee, inserting the state in President Donald Trump’s tit-for-tat effort to maintain …
This week, the Manatee County School Board will hold a regular board meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 pm. The Tourist Development …
On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency denied a petition by conservation groups to improve federal oversight of the radioactive waste produced by phosphogypsum facilities, including …
A former Palmetto pastor was sentenced to three consecutive life sentences this week after being found guilty on multiple sex crimes against children. The Manatee County Sheriff's …
Here comes another special session. Florida House and Senate leaders announced Thursday that they have agreed to spend about $52 billion in general revenue dollars in the next fiscal year on the …
A Manatee County Circuit Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by former Manatee County Commissioner Kevin Van Ostenbridge, siding with defendants …
At a land use meeting on Thursday, commissioners approved a rezone request advancing a 37.3-acre commercial project site at the intersection of State Road 64 and …
On April 15, the Lakewood Ranch Republican Club hosted a candidate forum featuring candidates vying for the Republican nomination for the Manatee County Commission District 6 seat in this August's …
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 to, or lack of …