Florida has a new top prosecutor. Brad McVay was sworn in as statewide prosecutor Monday by Attorney General James Uthmeier. It is one of the top positions in the Florida Department of Legal …
In November of 2023, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Captive Wildlife Investigations received a report of numerous abandoned reptiles found in an Osceola County storage unit.
A federal appeals court has reinstated a First Amendment lawsuit filed by a pastor and community activist against then-Manatee County school Superintendent Cynthia Saunders after he was kicked out 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 …
Changes to trash service in unincorporated Manatee County will take effect in less than ten weeks, and one change that’s drawn significant public attention is the switch from …
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 …
Noting that the Republican primary race for governor is still more than a year away, Gov. Ron DeSantis hesitated to say anything too definitive about the contest to succeed him on …
Over the past week, red tide was observed at background concentrations in one sample from Florida’s East Coast. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track …
Classic convertibles with candy paint sitting on white walls parked as props for the entrance. Inside, black-tie musicians entertain guests as they walk the red carpet to the luxury clubhouse. …
Jay Collins, a Florida Senator and former Green Beret, has been selected by Ron DeSantis as his next Lieutenant Governor. Collins succeeds Jeanette Nuñez, who stepped down earlier this year to …
The School District of Manatee County invites all high school seniors and their families to attend an informational workshop and learn about upcoming FAFSA workshops beginning …
Indivisible Manatee will be back in action this weekend with a rally taking place along University Parkway on Saturday, August 16. The event joins hundreds of similar rallies across the country for a …
It will be a somewhat slow week in local government, except for the Manatee County Commission, which will be in session on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. …
United Way Suncoast, Rebuilding Together Greater Florida, All Faiths Food Bank, and Verizon will host two Community Disaster Training sessions on Thursday at R.L. Taylor Community …
On Tuesday, Allegiant Travel Company announced new nonstop routes from Sarasota Bradenton International (SRQ) and St. Pete–Clearwater International (PIE). A new route …
A suspended federal project that promised to be a game-changer in protecting the public from worsening flooding is back in business today, with a team of scientists hard at work to make up for lost …
The School Board of Manatee County has selected Dr. Laurie Breslin and Dr. Misty Mathis to advance as finalists in the search for the District’s next …
A County Commission land use meeting grew tense on Thursday as commissioners debated whether to proceed with the termination of a reimbursement agreement for the construction of an …
On Wednesday, August 13, the Bradenton City Council is scheduled to vote on a series of zoning, land use ordinances, and a development agreement that would approve an expansion of …
Over the past week, red tide was not observed in samples collected statewide. We continue to use satellite imagery (USF and NOAA NCCOS) to help track nearshore and offshore …