Florida’s migrant lockup in the Everglades doesn’t have to comply with federal environmental laws because it’s entirely state-run and lacks federal funding, a three-judge panel has ruled in …
Manatee County Commissioners changed course on board consideration for a renewal contract for the county administrator. Commissioners instead voted …
In 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis was blunt and concise about using tax dollars for professional sports. “I don’t support giving taxpayer dollars to sports stadiums, period,” he said to …
Claiming to be the victim of a “witch hunt,” U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Florida Democrat, announced her resignation four minutes before she was set to appear before the House Ethics …
Cesar Navarrete was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison for a 2024 DUI crash on Cortez Road that left a woman dead. Navarrete was convicted of Vehicular Homicide, Manslaughter 2, …
For the second time in two months, Gov. Ron DeSantis is trying to drive his “AI Bill of Rights” through the Florida Legislature. He’s one of few Republicans carving out an anti-artificial …
A recent audit of Manatee County’s purchasing card program identified more than 200 transactions that appeared to lack a clear public purpose or appeared wasteful …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in three samples from Northwest Florida and one offshore sample from Southwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery …
The Palmetto City Commission, the Manatee County Commission, and the Bradenton City Council will be in session …
From January through March, Alex Vindman, the NSC whistleblower running for the Democratic nomination for Florida's junior Senate seat, significantly outpaced incumbent Republican Ashley Moody in …
Environmental experts and advocates on the front lines of water quality, conservation and scientific research gathered Wednesday to deliver a clear message: The Suncoast’s most pressing …
The 2026 Grand Parade is Saturday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. Plan ahead for traffic so you can snag the perfect spot along the route! The major road closures are here, and a full list of closures and …
The deadline to participate in the 2026 property tax installment payment plan is April 30. This does not apply to unpaid 2025 taxes, which are now delinquent. “If the …
Manatee County will honor the life and legacy of Commissioner Carol Ann Billberry Felts with a dedication and public memorial service on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at …
Gov. Ron DeSantis delayed a long-anticipated special session on Wednesday to redraw the state’s congressional maps, pushing it back by one week and expanding the call to address artificial …
Now in its third year of operation, the Gulf Islands Ferry has added a third vessel, the Manatee Belle, to meet the growing demand for multi-modal transportation between downtown …
California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell and Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales both announced Monday evening that they would resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct …
President Donald Trump lashed out at Pope Leo XIV Sunday night following the pontiff’s sharp criticism of the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran and wider Middle East conflict. In a …
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 …
It will be a somewhat quiet week in local government. The Manatee School Board will hold a workshop meeting on Tuesday, and the Manatee County Planning …