Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in seven samples from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and …
While state lawmakers drafted a measure to stop a cruise port in Manatee County, environmental watchdogs warned the bill could leave the door open to large-scale development in the Terra Ceia Aquatic …
A new 14-year analysis of federal whistleblower investigations reveals an 88% decline in investigation rates since 2018. Shortly after the law office of Justin Schnitzer, which …
We seem to have avoided armageddon for now, but Trump's threat to permaneantly delete an entire civilization sucked up a lot of bandwidth. Here are some stories you may have missed.
Across Florida, healthcare providers face steady pressure on staffing and services. Population growth, an aging public and more complex care needs have made workforce planning a daily concern. One …
Manatee County Commissioners on Tuesday sent a proposed contract renewal for Administrator Charlie Bishop back for further negotiations, citing multiple provisions that would need to be …
A controversial measure introduced by Manatee County Commissioner Amanda Ballard concerning funding contracts for nonprofits was tabled …
The Manatee County Commission has approved the launch of a Bulk Collection Pilot Program by Manatee County Utilities, beginning May 1, 2026, to expand curbside bulk pickup service …
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has previously said that one of the reasons why Florida must conduct an unusual mid-decade congressional redistricting this year is because the state would likely be …
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law Monday in Tampa to allow state officials to designate foreign or domestic terrorist organizations, similar to the broad powers of the federal …
There are several meetings of note on local government calendars this week. On Monday, …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Southwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and …
From our congressional race to county commission and school board, local candidates continue to file to run for office. Here’s an update.
Candidates aside, here is all you need to know about how School Board elections work. Manatee County’s School Board has five district seats. Elections for School Board seats are staggered. …
After weeks of silence that left some nonprofit leaders wondering whether the issue had faded, Manatee County commissioners are set to revisit a controversial proposal requiring nonprofits receiving …
On Thursday, Kristen Truong announced that she has dropped out of the Florida State House District 71 race. The seat is currently held by Rep. Will Robinson, who is prevented by term limits from …
On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure widely seen as Florida’s version of the federal SAVE America Act, requiring voters to prove their citizenship …
Attorney General Pam Bondi is leaving the Department of Justice and will be replaced for now by President Donald Trump’s former personal defense lawyer, the president announced …
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he signed an executive order last year that blocked funding from going to the Public …
On Friday, the Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. upheld a 2020 ruling that the federal EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endangered Species Act by …