With frigid temperatures continuing in the forecast, Manatee County, in partnership with community organizations, is extending cold weather shelter operations through Thursday to …
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) Governing Board voted today to declare a Modified Phase II “Severe” Water Shortage due to dry conditions throughout the …
Congressman Vern Buchanan (R-Longboat Key) has announced that he is dropping out of the 2026 D16 Congressional race and will retire from Congress. Buchanan is the latest in a string of …
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 …
A dispute over live music at Cottonmouth Southern Soul Kitchen is headed to the Bradenton City Council on Wednesday, and residents from within the Village of the Arts and beyond are tuning in to …
A proposal by global terminal operator SSA Marine to build a private cruise port near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County has sparked intense public opposition, …
It will be a busy week in local government. On Monday, the Sarasota/Manatee MPO will hold a regular meeting followed by a joint meeting. The Palmetto City Commission will …
Over the past week, red tide was observed in 16 samples from Northwest Florida. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore conditions. …
Manatee County is accepting applications for one seat on the Planning Commission, a citizens’ advisory committee that makes recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners …
This year there are roughly 40 proposals before the Florida Legislature seeking to create exemptions to public records. Historically, the state has been considered a national leader in making its …
On Friday, the Manatee County Legislative Delegation announced that the deeply unpopular bill, sponsored by Rep. Bill Conerly (R-Manatee County), to change the governmental structure of SeaPort …
The Manatee County School District has implemented new teacher training and reinforced hiring practices following a Suncoast Searchlight and Bradenton Herald investigation into staff misconduct …
On Tuesday, Manatee County Commissioner George Kruse testified at a Senate Judiciary committee hearing on Senate Bill 840, the potential fix to the problematic SB 18. The bill unanimously …
A key proposal from Gov. Ron DeSantis aimed at shielding Floridians from the growing power of artificial intelligence unanimously cleared its first committee hurdle Wednesday. Called the “AI …
The Florida House showed its priorities in the first bill to pass through its chamber this session, one written by lobbyists for the phosphate industry that would make it harder for …
Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL 19) was quick to jump into the GOP gubernatorial race and won the endorsement of President Donald Trump. But as support for the president's policies wanes, even among …
A bill that would revise the 2003 charter for the Manatee County Port Authority has begun moving through its assigned House committees. HB 4073, sponsored by Florida Rep. Bill Conerly …
All local government offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The Manatee School Board …
On Thursday, the Manatee County Planning Commission issued three recommendations for application denials, two for residential development and one for an amendment to the master mining …
SSA Marine, which calls itself "the leading cruise terminal operator in North America," wants to develop a modern cruise port in Manatee County, adjacent to the Sunshine Skyway …